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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,332.52, 237,840.24 and 96,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,332.52, 237,840.24 and 96,881.02 is: 133,707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,332.52 : 237,840.24 = 96,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,332.52/237,840.24 = 96,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,332.52x = 237,840.24 × 96,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,332.52x = 23,042,205,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,042,205,048.24/172,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,707.82

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