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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,931.38, 238,604.67 and 104,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,931.38, 238,604.67 and 104,946.84 is: 144,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,931.38 : 238,604.67 = 104,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,931.38/238,604.67 = 104,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,931.38x = 238,604.67 × 104,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,931.38x = 25,040,806,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040,806,125.74/172,931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,801.98

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