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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,427.01, 237,946.95 and 96,975.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,427.01, 237,946.95 and 96,975.51 is: 133,824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,427.01 : 237,946.95 = 96,975.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,427.01/237,946.95 = 96,975.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,427.01x = 237,946.95 × 96,975.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,427.01x = 23,075,026,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075,026,829.19/172,427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,824.90

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