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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,952.54, 238,638.04 and 105,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,952.54, 238,638.04 and 105,005.24 is: 144,885.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,952.54 : 238,638.04 = 105,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,952.54/238,638.04 = 105,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,952.54x = 238,638.04 × 105,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,952.54x = 25,058,243,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,058,243,470.14/172,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,885.09

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