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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,744, 238,446.38 and 101,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,744, 238,446.38 and 101,147.04 is: 139,617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,744 : 238,446.38 = 101,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,744/238,446.38 = 101,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,744x = 238,446.38 × 101,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,744x = 24,118,145,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118,145,535.72/172,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,617.85

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