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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,177.85, 237,604.16 and 96,726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,177.85, 237,604.16 and 96,726.35 is: 133,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,177.85 : 237,604.16 = 96,726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,177.85/237,604.16 = 96,726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,177.85x = 237,604.16 × 96,726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,177.85x = 22,982,581,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982,581,469.96/172,177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,481.64

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