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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,984.14, 238,677.57 and 104,999.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,984.14, 238,677.57 and 104,999.49 is: 144,874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,984.14 : 238,677.57 = 104,999.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,984.14/238,677.57 = 104,999.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,984.14x = 238,677.57 × 104,999.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,984.14x = 25,061,023,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061,023,124.44/172,984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,874.69

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