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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,934.75, 238,609.33 and 104,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,934.75, 238,609.33 and 104,950.22 is: 144,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,934.75 : 238,609.33 = 104,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,934.75/238,609.33 = 104,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,934.75x = 238,609.33 × 104,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,934.75x = 25,042,100,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,100,222.13/172,934.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,806.64

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