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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,979.35, 238,705.65 and 101,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,979.35, 238,705.65 and 101,357.80 is: 139,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,979.35 : 238,705.65 = 101,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,979.35/238,705.65 = 101,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,979.35x = 238,705.65 × 101,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,979.35x = 24,194,678,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194,678,934.81/172,979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,870.33

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