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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,280.88, 237,747.62 and 96,829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,280.88, 237,747.62 and 96,829.38 is: 133,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,280.88 : 237,747.62 = 96,829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,280.88/237,747.62 = 96,829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,280.88x = 237,747.62 × 96,829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,280.88x = 23,020,954,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020,954,641.08/172,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,624.55

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