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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,247.04, 237,680.64 and 96,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,247.04, 237,680.64 and 96,791.04 is: 133,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,247.04 : 237,680.64 = 96,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,247.04/237,680.64 = 96,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,247.04x = 237,680.64 × 96,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,247.04x = 23,005,356,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005,356,333.47/172,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,560.24

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