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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,757.22, 238,323.51 and 101,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,757.22, 238,323.51 and 101,093.28 is: 139,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,757.22 : 238,323.51 = 101,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,757.22/238,323.51 = 101,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,757.22x = 238,323.51 × 101,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,757.22x = 24,092,905,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092,905,327.01/172,757.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,461.06

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