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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,689.12, 238,315.44 and 97,240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,689.12, 238,315.44 and 97,240.32 is: 134,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,689.12 : 238,315.44 = 97,240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,689.12/238,315.44 = 97,240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,689.12x = 238,315.44 × 97,240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,689.12x = 23,173,869,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173,869,646.54/172,689.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,194.15

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