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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,481.02, 238,023.69 and 97,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,481.02, 238,023.69 and 97,029.52 is: 133,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,481.02 : 238,023.69 = 97,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,481.02/238,023.69 = 97,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,481.02x = 238,023.69 × 97,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,481.02x = 23,095,324,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095,324,389.33/172,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,900.67

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