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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,333, 237,819.54 and 96,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,333, 237,819.54 and 96,882.04 is: 133,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,333 : 237,819.54 = 96,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,333/237,819.54 = 96,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,333x = 237,819.54 × 96,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,333x = 23,040,442,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,442,187.06/172,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,697.22

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