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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,110.76, 237,510.73 and 96,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,110.76, 237,510.73 and 96,659.26 is: 133,388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,110.76 : 237,510.73 = 96,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,110.76/237,510.73 = 96,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,110.76x = 237,510.73 × 96,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,110.76x = 22,957,610,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,610,930.91/172,110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,388.59

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