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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,992.50, 238,688.98 and 105,007.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,992.50, 238,688.98 and 105,007.79 is: 144,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,992.50 : 238,688.98 = 105,007.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,992.50/238,688.98 = 105,007.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,992.50x = 238,688.98 × 105,007.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,992.50x = 25,064,200,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064,200,831.19/172,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,886.05

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