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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,990.08, 238,861.44 and 135,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,990.08, 238,861.44 and 135,371.52 is: 186,918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,990.08 : 238,861.44 = 135,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,990.08/238,861.44 = 135,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,990.08x = 238,861.44 × 135,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,990.08x = 32,335,036,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335,036,202.19/172,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,918.44

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