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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,749, 238,453.28 and 101,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,749, 238,453.28 and 101,152.04 is: 139,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,749 : 238,453.28 = 101,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,749/238,453.28 = 101,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,749x = 238,453.28 × 101,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,749x = 24,120,035,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120,035,716.69/172,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,624.75

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