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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,426.51, 237,946.26 and 96,975.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,426.51, 237,946.26 and 96,975.01 is: 133,824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,426.51 : 237,946.26 = 96,975.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,426.51/237,946.26 = 96,975.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,426.51x = 237,946.26 × 96,975.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,426.51x = 23,074,840,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,840,942.96/172,426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,824.21

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