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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,982.08, 238,709.82 and 101,409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,982.08, 238,709.82 and 101,409.76 is: 139,942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,982.08 : 238,709.82 = 101,409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,982.08/238,709.82 = 101,409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,982.08x = 238,709.82 × 101,409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,982.08x = 24,207,505,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207,505,555.84/172,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,942.27

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