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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,255.52, 237,711.12 and 96,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,255.52, 237,711.12 and 96,803.84 is: 133,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,255.52 : 237,711.12 = 96,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,255.52/237,711.12 = 96,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,255.52x = 237,711.12 × 96,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,255.52x = 23,011,349,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011,349,226.70/172,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,588.46

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