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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,791, 238,531.50 and 121,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,791, 238,531.50 and 121,845.24 is: 168,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,791 : 238,531.50 = 121,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,791/238,531.50 = 121,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,791x = 238,531.50 × 121,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,791x = 29,063,927,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063,927,865.06/172,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,202.79

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