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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,437.96, 237,962.08 and 96,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,437.96, 237,962.08 and 96,986.46 is: 133,840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,437.96 : 237,962.08 = 96,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,437.96/237,962.08 = 96,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,437.96x = 237,962.08 × 96,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,437.96x = 23,079,099,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,079,099,753.44/172,437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,840.02

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