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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,002.08, 237,337.08 and 96,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,002.08, 237,337.08 and 96,536 is: 133,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,002.08 : 237,337.08 = 96,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,002.08/237,337.08 = 96,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,002.08x = 237,337.08 × 96,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,002.08x = 22,911,572,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,572,354.88/172,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,205.21

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