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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,900.12, 238,608.84 and 97,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,900.12, 238,608.84 and 97,447 is: 134,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,900.12 : 238,608.84 = 97,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,900.12/238,608.84 = 97,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,900.12x = 238,608.84 × 97,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,900.12x = 23,251,715,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,251,715,631.48/172,900.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,480.62

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