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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,414.22, 237,929.31 and 96,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,414.22, 237,929.31 and 96,962.72 is: 133,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,414.22 : 237,929.31 = 96,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,414.22/237,929.31 = 96,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,414.22x = 237,929.31 × 96,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,414.22x = 23,070,271,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070,271,875.68/172,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,807.25

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