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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,806.71, 238,445.82 and 97,340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,806.71, 238,445.82 and 97,340.63 is: 134,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,806.71 : 238,445.82 = 97,340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,806.71/238,445.82 = 97,340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,806.71x = 238,445.82 × 97,340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,806.71x = 23,210,465,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210,465,147.44/172,806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,314.61

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