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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,254.12, 237,732.54 and 96,802.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,254.12, 237,732.54 and 96,802.56 is: 133,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,254.12 : 237,732.54 = 96,802.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,254.12/237,732.54 = 96,802.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,254.12x = 237,732.54 × 96,802.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,254.12x = 23,013,118,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013,118,467.30/172,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,599.81

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