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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,493.79, 238,041.03 and 97,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,493.79, 238,041.03 and 97,042.29 is: 133,918.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,493.79 : 238,041.03 = 97,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,493.79/238,041.03 = 97,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,493.79x = 238,041.03 × 97,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,493.79x = 23,100,046,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,046,665.16/172,493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,918.14

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