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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,111.26, 237,511.42 and 96,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,111.26, 237,511.42 and 96,659.76 is: 133,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,111.26 : 237,511.42 = 96,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,111.26/237,511.42 = 96,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,111.26x = 237,511.42 × 96,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,111.26x = 22,957,796,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,796,854.46/172,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,389.28

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