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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,757.41, 238,323.74 and 101,093.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,757.41, 238,323.74 and 101,093.06 is: 139,460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,757.41 : 238,323.74 = 101,093.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,757.41/238,323.74 = 101,093.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,757.41x = 238,323.74 × 101,093.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,757.41x = 24,092,876,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092,876,237.59/172,757.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,460.74

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