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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,427.07, 237,951.45 and 96,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,427.07, 237,951.45 and 96,975.57 is: 133,827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,427.07 : 237,951.45 = 96,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,427.07/237,951.45 = 96,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,427.07x = 237,951.45 × 96,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,427.07x = 23,075,477,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075,477,496.08/172,427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,827.46

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