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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,229.06, 237,698.08 and 96,777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,229.06, 237,698.08 and 96,777.56 is: 133,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,229.06 : 237,698.08 = 96,777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,229.06/237,698.08 = 96,777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,229.06x = 237,698.08 × 96,777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,229.06x = 23,003,840,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003,840,199.08/172,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,565.38

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