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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,292.47, 237,765.68 and 96,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,292.47, 237,765.68 and 96,839.35 is: 133,639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,292.47 : 237,765.68 = 96,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,292.47/237,765.68 = 96,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,292.47x = 237,765.68 × 96,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,292.47x = 23,025,073,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025,073,188.04/172,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,639.47

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