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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,972.53, 238,579.42 and 112,431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,972.53, 238,579.42 and 112,431.51 is: 155,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,972.53 : 238,579.42 = 112,431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,972.53/238,579.42 = 112,431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,972.53x = 238,579.42 × 112,431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,972.53x = 26,823,844,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,844,445.52/172,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,075.75

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