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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,291.65, 237,783.83 and 96,840.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,291.65, 237,783.83 and 96,840.15 is: 133,651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,291.65 : 237,783.83 = 96,840.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,291.65/237,783.83 = 96,840.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,291.65x = 237,783.83 × 96,840.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,291.65x = 23,027,021,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,021,764.77/172,291.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,651.41

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