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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,449.43, 237,977.77 and 96,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,449.43, 237,977.77 and 96,997.75 is: 133,855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,449.43 : 237,977.77 = 96,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,449.43/237,977.77 = 96,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,449.43x = 237,977.77 × 96,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,449.43x = 23,083,308,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083,308,240.02/172,449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,855.52

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