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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,298.02, 237,792.63 and 96,846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,298.02, 237,792.63 and 96,846.52 is: 133,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,298.02 : 237,792.63 = 96,846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,298.02/237,792.63 = 96,846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,298.02x = 237,792.63 × 96,846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,298.02x = 23,029,388,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,388,697.15/172,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,660.21

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