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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,176.35, 237,602.09 and 96,724.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,176.35, 237,602.09 and 96,724.85 is: 133,479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,176.35 : 237,602.09 = 96,724.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,176.35/237,602.09 = 96,724.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,176.35x = 237,602.09 × 96,724.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,176.35x = 22,982,025,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982,025,568.74/172,176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,479.58

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