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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,573.92, 238,151.44 and 97,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,573.92, 238,151.44 and 97,122.56 is: 134,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,573.92 : 238,151.44 = 97,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,573.92/238,151.44 = 97,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,573.92x = 238,151.44 × 97,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,573.92x = 23,129,877,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129,877,520.49/172,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,028.81

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