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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,745, 238,447.76 and 101,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,745, 238,447.76 and 101,148.04 is: 139,619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,745 : 238,447.76 = 101,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,745/238,447.76 = 101,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,745x = 238,447.76 × 101,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,745x = 24,118,523,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118,523,566.39/172,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,619.23

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