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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,908, 238,809.87 and 116,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,908, 238,809.87 and 116,220.96 is: 160,517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,908 : 238,809.87 = 116,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,908/238,809.87 = 116,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,908x = 238,809.87 × 116,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,908x = 27,754,712,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754,712,348.88/172,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,517.23

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