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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,710.18, 238,204.98 and 112,300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,710.18, 238,204.98 and 112,300.38 is: 154,886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,710.18 : 238,204.98 = 112,300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,710.18/238,204.98 = 112,300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,710.18x = 238,204.98 × 112,300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,710.18x = 26,750,509,771.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,750,509,771.89/172,710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,886.70

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