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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,950.54, 238,671.81 and 97,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,950.54, 238,671.81 and 97,499.04 is: 134,548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,950.54 : 238,671.81 = 97,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,950.54/238,671.81 = 97,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,950.54x = 238,671.81 × 97,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,950.54x = 23,270,272,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,272,350.06/172,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,548.71

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