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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,635.92, 238,232.04 and 97,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,635.92, 238,232.04 and 97,174.16 is: 134,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,635.92 : 238,232.04 = 97,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,635.92/238,232.04 = 97,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,635.92x = 238,232.04 × 97,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,635.92x = 23,149,998,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,998,372.09/172,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,097.23

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