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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,452, 237,997.44 and 97,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,452, 237,997.44 and 97,006.08 is: 133,876.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,452 : 237,997.44 = 97,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,452/237,997.44 = 97,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,452x = 237,997.44 × 97,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,452x = 23,087,198,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087,198,704.44/172,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,876.09

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