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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,849.22, 238,523.37 and 97,402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,849.22, 238,523.37 and 97,402.58 is: 134,410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,849.22 : 238,523.37 = 97,402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,849.22/238,523.37 = 97,402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,849.22x = 238,523.37 × 97,402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,849.22x = 23,232,791,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,791,628.29/172,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,410.74

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