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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,012.88, 237,376.84 and 96,561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,012.88, 237,376.84 and 96,561.36 is: 133,254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,012.88 : 237,376.84 = 96,561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,012.88/237,376.84 = 96,561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,012.88x = 237,376.84 × 96,561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,012.88x = 22,921,430,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,430,502.90/172,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,254.15

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