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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,293.40, 237,764.80 and 96,841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,293.40, 237,764.80 and 96,841.88 is: 133,641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,293.40 : 237,764.80 = 96,841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,293.40/237,764.80 = 96,841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,293.40x = 237,764.80 × 96,841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,293.40x = 23,025,590,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025,590,229.82/172,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,641.74

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