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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,941.94, 238,623.42 and 104,994.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,941.94, 238,623.42 and 104,994.64 is: 144,870.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,941.94 : 238,623.42 = 104,994.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,941.94/238,623.42 = 104,994.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,941.94x = 238,623.42 × 104,994.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,941.94x = 25,054,180,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054,180,078.47/172,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,870.47

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