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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,312.22, 237,801.75 and 96,865.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,312.22, 237,801.75 and 96,865.58 is: 133,680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,312.22 : 237,801.75 = 96,865.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,312.22/237,801.75 = 96,865.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,312.22x = 237,801.75 × 96,865.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,312.22x = 23,034,804,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,804,438.77/172,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,680.62

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