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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,000.08, 237,334.32 and 96,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,000.08, 237,334.32 and 96,534 is: 133,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,000.08 : 237,334.32 = 96,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,000.08/237,334.32 = 96,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,000.08x = 237,334.32 × 96,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,000.08x = 22,910,831,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,910,831,246.88/172,000.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,202.45

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