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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,128, 237,558.93 and 96,676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,128, 237,558.93 and 96,676.50 is: 133,426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,128 : 237,558.93 = 96,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,128/237,558.93 = 96,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,128x = 237,558.93 × 96,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,128x = 22,966,365,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966,365,896.15/172,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,426.09

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