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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,903.08, 238,665.78 and 101,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,903.08, 238,665.78 and 101,306.28 is: 139,837.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,903.08 : 238,665.78 = 101,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,903.08/238,665.78 = 101,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,903.08x = 238,665.78 × 101,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,903.08x = 24,178,342,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178,342,335.10/172,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,837.55

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