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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,337.18, 237,847.47 and 96,900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,337.18, 237,847.47 and 96,900.26 is: 133,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,337.18 : 237,847.47 = 96,900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,337.18/237,847.47 = 96,900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,337.18x = 237,847.47 × 96,900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,337.18x = 23,047,481,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047,481,683.34/172,337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,734.82

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