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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,429.51, 237,950.40 and 96,978.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,429.51, 237,950.40 and 96,978.01 is: 133,828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,429.51 : 237,950.40 = 96,978.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,429.51/237,950.40 = 96,978.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,429.51x = 237,950.40 × 96,978.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,429.51x = 23,075,956,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075,956,270.70/172,429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,828.35

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