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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,297.02, 237,791.25 and 96,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,297.02, 237,791.25 and 96,845.52 is: 133,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,297.02 : 237,791.25 = 96,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,297.02/237,791.25 = 96,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,297.02x = 237,791.25 × 96,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,297.02x = 23,029,017,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,017,257.70/172,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,658.83

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