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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,898.62, 238,606.77 and 97,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,898.62, 238,606.77 and 97,445.50 is: 134,478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,898.62 : 238,606.77 = 97,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,898.62/238,606.77 = 97,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,898.62x = 238,606.77 × 97,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,898.62x = 23,251,156,006.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,251,156,006.04/172,898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,478.55

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