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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,294.02, 237,787.11 and 96,842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,294.02, 237,787.11 and 96,842.52 is: 133,654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,294.02 : 237,787.11 = 96,842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,294.02/237,787.11 = 96,842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,294.02x = 237,787.11 × 96,842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,294.02x = 23,027,902,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,902,955.92/172,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,654.68

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