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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,001.08, 237,335.70 and 96,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,001.08, 237,335.70 and 96,535 is: 133,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,001.08 : 237,335.70 = 96,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,001.08/237,335.70 = 96,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,001.08x = 237,335.70 × 96,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,001.08x = 22,911,201,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,201,799.50/172,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,203.83

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