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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,325.34, 237,806.69 and 96,873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,325.34, 237,806.69 and 96,873.84 is: 133,684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,325.34 : 237,806.69 = 96,873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,325.34/237,806.69 = 96,873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,325.34x = 237,806.69 × 96,873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,325.34x = 23,037,246,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,246,753.62/172,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,684.62

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