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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,457.98, 237,991.97 and 97,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,457.98, 237,991.97 and 97,006.48 is: 133,868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,457.98 : 237,991.97 = 97,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,457.98/237,991.97 = 97,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,457.98x = 237,991.97 × 97,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,457.98x = 23,086,762,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,086,762,925.50/172,457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,868.92

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