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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,299.02, 237,794.01 and 96,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,299.02, 237,794.01 and 96,847.52 is: 133,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,299.02 : 237,794.01 = 96,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,299.02/237,794.01 = 96,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,299.02x = 237,794.01 × 96,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,299.02x = 23,029,760,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,760,139.36/172,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,661.59

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