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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,853.28, 238,736.15 and 115,392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,853.28, 238,736.15 and 115,392.56 is: 159,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,853.28 : 238,736.15 = 115,392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,853.28/238,736.15 = 115,392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,853.28x = 238,736.15 × 115,392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,853.28x = 27,548,373,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,373,742.40/172,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,374.32

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