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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,962.69, 238,597.68 and 140,733.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,962.69, 238,597.68 and 140,733.33 is: 194,138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,962.69 : 238,597.68 = 140,733.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,962.69/238,597.68 = 140,733.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,962.69x = 238,597.68 × 140,733.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,962.69x = 33,578,646,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,578,646,036.67/172,962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,138.09

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