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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,248.54, 237,682.71 and 96,792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,248.54, 237,682.71 and 96,792.54 is: 133,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,248.54 : 237,682.71 = 96,792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,248.54/237,682.71 = 96,792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,248.54x = 237,682.71 × 96,792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,248.54x = 23,005,913,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005,913,214.98/172,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,562.31

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