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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,013.32, 237,376.74 and 96,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,013.32, 237,376.74 and 96,561.28 is: 133,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,013.32 : 237,376.74 = 96,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,013.32/237,376.74 = 96,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,013.32x = 237,376.74 × 96,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,013.32x = 22,921,401,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,401,856.63/172,013.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,253.64

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