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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,140, 237,553.29 and 96,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,140, 237,553.29 and 96,688.50 is: 133,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,140 : 237,553.29 = 96,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,140/237,553.29 = 96,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,140x = 237,553.29 × 96,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,140x = 22,968,671,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,968,671,280.17/172,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,430.18

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