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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,298.52, 237,793.32 and 96,847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,298.52, 237,793.32 and 96,847.02 is: 133,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,298.52 : 237,793.32 = 96,847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,298.52/237,793.32 = 96,847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,298.52x = 237,793.32 × 96,847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,298.52x = 23,029,574,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,574,417.91/172,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,660.90

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