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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,676.76, 238,294.31 and 100,093.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,676.76, 238,294.31 and 100,093.65 is: 138,129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,676.76 : 238,294.31 = 100,093.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,676.76/238,294.31 = 100,093.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,676.76x = 238,294.31 × 100,093.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,676.76x = 23,851,746,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851,746,538.26/172,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,129.45

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