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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,929.06, 238,657.86 and 104,963.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,929.06, 238,657.86 and 104,963.45 is: 144,859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,929.06 : 238,657.86 = 104,963.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,929.06/238,657.86 = 104,963.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,929.06x = 238,657.86 × 104,963.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,929.06x = 25,050,351,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,050,351,161.93/172,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,859.12

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