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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,337.68, 237,848.16 and 96,900.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,337.68, 237,848.16 and 96,900.76 is: 133,735.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,337.68 : 237,848.16 = 96,900.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,337.68/237,848.16 = 96,900.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,337.68x = 237,848.16 × 96,900.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,337.68x = 23,047,667,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047,667,468.60/172,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,735.51

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