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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,671.08, 238,421.24 and 135,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,671.08, 238,421.24 and 135,052.52 is: 186,478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,671.08 : 238,421.24 = 135,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,671.08/238,421.24 = 135,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,671.08x = 238,421.24 × 135,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,671.08x = 32,199,389,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,389,283.52/172,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,478.18

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