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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,644.56, 238,272.20 and 97,207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,644.56, 238,272.20 and 97,207.76 is: 134,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,644.56 : 238,272.20 = 97,207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,644.56/238,272.20 = 97,207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,644.56x = 238,272.20 × 97,207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,644.56x = 23,161,906,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161,906,832.27/172,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,159.49

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