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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,425.98, 237,945.50 and 96,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,425.98, 237,945.50 and 96,974.48 is: 133,823.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,425.98 : 237,945.50 = 96,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,425.98/237,945.50 = 96,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,425.98x = 237,945.50 × 96,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,425.98x = 23,074,641,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,641,130.84/172,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,823.46

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