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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,473.50, 238,013.37 and 97,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,473.50, 238,013.37 and 97,022 is: 133,890.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,473.50 : 238,013.37 = 97,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,473.50/238,013.37 = 97,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,473.50x = 238,013.37 × 97,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,473.50x = 23,092,533,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,533,184.14/172,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,890.33

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