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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,210.36, 237,641.16 and 96,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,210.36, 237,641.16 and 96,754 is: 133,515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,210.36 : 237,641.16 = 96,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,210.36/237,641.16 = 96,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,210.36x = 237,641.16 × 96,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,210.36x = 22,992,732,794.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,992,732,794.64/172,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,515.39

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