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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,427.04, 237,948.24 and 96,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,427.04, 237,948.24 and 96,976.32 is: 133,826.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,427.04 : 237,948.24 = 96,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,427.04/237,948.24 = 96,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,427.04x = 237,948.24 × 96,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,427.04x = 23,075,344,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075,344,665.68/172,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,826.72

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