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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,633.92, 238,229.28 and 97,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,633.92, 238,229.28 and 97,172.16 is: 134,094.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,633.92 : 238,229.28 = 97,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,633.92/238,229.28 = 97,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,633.92x = 238,229.28 × 97,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,633.92x = 23,149,253,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,253,712.84/172,633.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,094.47

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