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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,295.02, 237,788.49 and 96,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,295.02, 237,788.49 and 96,843.52 is: 133,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,295.02 : 237,788.49 = 96,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,295.02/237,788.49 = 96,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,295.02x = 237,788.49 × 96,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,295.02x = 23,028,274,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028,274,387.08/172,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,656.06

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