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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,228.34, 237,674.04 and 96,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,228.34, 237,674.04 and 96,776.84 is: 133,551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,228.34 : 237,674.04 = 96,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,228.34/237,674.04 = 96,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,228.34x = 237,674.04 × 96,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,228.34x = 23,001,342,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001,342,541.23/172,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,551.44

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