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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,934.33, 238,580.51 and 104,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,934.33, 238,580.51 and 104,926.32 is: 144,756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,934.33 : 238,580.51 = 104,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,934.33/238,580.51 = 104,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,934.33x = 238,580.51 × 104,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,934.33x = 25,033,374,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,374,413.39/172,934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,756.54

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