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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,507.68, 238,058.16 and 97,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,507.68, 238,058.16 and 97,056 is: 133,935.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,507.68 : 238,058.16 = 97,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,507.68/238,058.16 = 97,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,507.68x = 238,058.16 × 97,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,507.68x = 23,104,972,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104,972,776.96/172,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,935.91

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