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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,667.57, 238,292.22 and 104,691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,667.57, 238,292.22 and 104,691.05 is: 144,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,667.57 : 238,292.22 = 104,691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,667.57/238,292.22 = 104,691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,667.57x = 238,292.22 × 104,691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,667.57x = 24,947,062,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,062,718.63/172,667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,480.30

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