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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,922.96, 238,619.40 and 97,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,922.96, 238,619.40 and 97,490 is: 134,528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,922.96 : 238,619.40 = 97,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,922.96/238,619.40 = 97,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,922.96x = 238,619.40 × 97,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,922.96x = 23,263,005,306
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,263,005,306/172,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,528.15

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