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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,799.02, 238,412.97 and 112,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,799.02, 238,412.97 and 112,458.48 is: 155,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,799.02 : 238,412.97 = 112,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,799.02/238,412.97 = 112,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,799.02x = 238,412.97 × 112,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,799.02x = 26,811,560,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811,560,218.49/172,799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,160.37

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