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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,574.01, 238,149.32 and 97,122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,574.01, 238,149.32 and 97,122.51 is: 134,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,574.01 : 238,149.32 = 97,122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,574.01/238,149.32 = 97,122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,574.01x = 238,149.32 × 97,122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,574.01x = 23,129,659,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129,659,227.58/172,574.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,027.48

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