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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,948.44, 238,632.38 and 105,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,948.44, 238,632.38 and 105,001.14 is: 144,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,948.44 : 238,632.38 = 105,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,948.44/238,632.38 = 105,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,948.44x = 238,632.38 × 105,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,948.44x = 25,056,671,940.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,671,940.91/172,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,879.43

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