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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,664.98, 238,222.83 and 97,198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,664.98, 238,222.83 and 97,198.90 is: 134,103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,664.98 : 238,222.83 = 97,198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,664.98/238,222.83 = 97,198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,664.98x = 238,222.83 × 97,198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,664.98x = 23,154,997,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,997,030.89/172,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,103.61

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