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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,944.23, 238,626.74 and 104,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,944.23, 238,626.74 and 104,996.97 is: 144,873.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,944.23 : 238,626.74 = 104,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,944.23/238,626.74 = 104,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,944.23x = 238,626.74 × 104,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,944.23x = 25,055,084,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,055,084,923.47/172,944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,873.79

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