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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,838.08, 238,560.96 and 112,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,838.08, 238,560.96 and 112,558.96 is: 155,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,838.08 : 238,560.96 = 112,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,838.08/238,560.96 = 112,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,838.08x = 238,560.96 × 112,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,838.08x = 26,852,173,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,852,173,554.20/172,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,360.29

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