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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,854.89, 238,555.41 and 104,889.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,854.89, 238,555.41 and 104,889.09 is: 144,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,854.89 : 238,555.41 = 104,889.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,854.89/238,555.41 = 104,889.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,854.89x = 238,555.41 × 104,889.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,854.89x = 25,021,859,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,021,859,869.48/172,854.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,756.45

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