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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,327.77, 237,833.69 and 96,876.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,327.77, 237,833.69 and 96,876.27 is: 133,701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,327.77 : 237,833.69 = 96,876.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,327.77/237,833.69 = 96,876.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,327.77x = 237,833.69 × 96,876.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,327.77x = 23,040,440,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,440,283.16/172,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,701.26

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