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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,041, 238,580.22 and 144,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,041, 238,580.22 and 144,401.92 is: 199,094.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,041 : 238,580.22 = 144,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,041/238,580.22 = 144,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,041x = 238,580.22 × 144,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,041x = 34,451,441,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,441,842.02/173,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,094.10

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