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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,293.15, 237,785.91 and 96,841.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,293.15, 237,785.91 and 96,841.65 is: 133,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,293.15 : 237,785.91 = 96,841.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,293.15/237,785.91 = 96,841.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,293.15x = 237,785.91 × 96,841.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,293.15x = 23,027,579,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,579,871.15/172,293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,653.48

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