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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,525.95, 238,085.33 and 97,074.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,525.95, 238,085.33 and 97,074.45 is: 133,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,525.95 : 238,085.33 = 97,074.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,525.95/238,085.33 = 97,074.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,525.95x = 238,085.33 × 97,074.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,525.95x = 23,112,001,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112,001,977.45/172,525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,962.47

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