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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,341.68, 237,853.68 and 96,904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,341.68, 237,853.68 and 96,904.76 is: 133,741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,341.68 : 237,853.68 = 96,904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,341.68/237,853.68 = 96,904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,341.68x = 237,853.68 × 96,904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,341.68x = 23,049,153,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049,153,775.52/172,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,741.03

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