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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,323.52, 237,827.82 and 96,872.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,323.52, 237,827.82 and 96,872.02 is: 133,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,323.52 : 237,827.82 = 96,872.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,323.52/237,827.82 = 96,872.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,323.52x = 237,827.82 × 96,872.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,323.52x = 23,038,861,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038,861,335.60/172,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,695.40

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