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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,045, 237,422.10 and 96,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,045, 237,422.10 and 96,593.50 is: 133,299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,045 : 237,422.10 = 96,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,045/237,422.10 = 96,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,045x = 237,422.10 × 96,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,045x = 22,933,431,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933,431,616.35/172,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,299.03

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