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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,047.84, 237,422.52 and 96,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,047.84, 237,422.52 and 96,596.34 is: 133,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,047.84 : 237,422.52 = 96,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,047.84/237,422.52 = 96,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,047.84x = 237,422.52 × 96,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,047.84x = 22,934,146,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934,146,465.58/172,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,300.98

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