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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,932.76, 238,650.86 and 97,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,932.76, 238,650.86 and 97,481.24 is: 134,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,932.76 : 238,650.86 = 97,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,932.76/238,650.86 = 97,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,932.76x = 238,650.86 × 97,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,932.76x = 23,263,981,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,263,981,759.87/172,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,526.17

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