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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,747, 238,450.52 and 101,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,747, 238,450.52 and 101,150.04 is: 139,621.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,747 : 238,450.52 = 101,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,747/238,450.52 = 101,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,747x = 238,450.52 × 101,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,747x = 24,119,279,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,119,279,636.02/172,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,621.99

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