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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,525.41, 238,030.11 and 97,059.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,525.41, 238,030.11 and 97,059.33 is: 133,910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,525.41 : 238,030.11 = 97,059.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,525.41/238,030.11 = 97,059.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,525.41x = 238,030.11 × 97,059.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,525.41x = 23,103,042,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103,042,996.43/172,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,910.96

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