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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,327.02, 237,832.65 and 96,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,327.02, 237,832.65 and 96,875.52 is: 133,700.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,327.02 : 237,832.65 = 96,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,327.02/237,832.65 = 96,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,327.02x = 237,832.65 × 96,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,327.02x = 23,040,161,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,161,641.73/172,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,700.23

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