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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,343.13, 237,833.51 and 96,892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,343.13, 237,833.51 and 96,892.17 is: 133,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,343.13 : 237,833.51 = 96,892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,343.13/237,833.51 = 96,892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,343.13x = 237,833.51 × 96,892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,343.13x = 23,044,204,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,204,882.62/172,343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,711.19

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