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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,860.72, 238,557 and 101,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,860.72, 238,557 and 101,246.16 is: 139,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,860.72 : 238,557 = 101,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,860.72/238,557 = 101,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,860.72x = 238,557 × 101,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,860.72x = 24,152,980,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,980,191.12/172,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,725.09

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