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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,903.62, 238,613.67 and 97,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,903.62, 238,613.67 and 97,450.50 is: 134,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,903.62 : 238,613.67 = 97,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,903.62/238,613.67 = 97,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,903.62x = 238,613.67 × 97,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,903.62x = 23,253,021,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,253,021,448.34/172,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,485.45

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