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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,383.04, 237,910.26 and 96,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,383.04, 237,910.26 and 96,931 is: 133,776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,383.04 : 237,910.26 = 96,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,383.04/237,910.26 = 96,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,383.04x = 237,910.26 × 96,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,383.04x = 23,060,879,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060,879,412.06/172,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,776.96

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