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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,694.05, 238,254.57 and 104,661.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,694.05, 238,254.57 and 104,661.95 is: 144,395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,694.05 : 238,254.57 = 104,661.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,694.05/238,254.57 = 104,661.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,694.05x = 238,254.57 × 104,661.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,694.05x = 24,936,186,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,936,186,701.34/172,694.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,395.17

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