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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,932.89, 238,606.74 and 104,948.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,932.89, 238,606.74 and 104,948.34 is: 144,804.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,932.89 : 238,606.74 = 104,948.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,932.89/238,606.74 = 104,948.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,932.89x = 238,606.74 × 104,948.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,932.89x = 25,041,381,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,381,275.81/172,932.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,804.05

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