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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,758.72, 238,325.58 and 101,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,758.72, 238,325.58 and 101,094.78 is: 139,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,758.72 : 238,325.58 = 101,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,758.72/238,325.58 = 101,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,758.72x = 238,325.58 × 101,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,758.72x = 24,093,472,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,093,472,078.47/172,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,463.13

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