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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,934.68, 238,846.44 and 116,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,934.68, 238,846.44 and 116,247.64 is: 160,553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,934.68 : 238,846.44 = 116,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,934.68/238,846.44 = 116,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,934.68x = 238,846.44 × 116,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,934.68x = 27,765,334,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,765,334,972.40/172,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,553.89

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