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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,104.12, 237,502.26 and 96,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,104.12, 237,502.26 and 96,651 is: 133,377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,104.12 : 237,502.26 = 96,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,104.12/237,502.26 = 96,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,104.12x = 237,502.26 × 96,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,104.12x = 22,954,830,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954,830,931.26/172,104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,377.58

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