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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,963.26, 238,688.91 and 97,511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,963.26, 238,688.91 and 97,511.22 is: 134,565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,963.26 : 238,688.91 = 97,511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,963.26/238,688.91 = 97,511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,963.26x = 238,688.91 × 97,511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,963.26x = 23,274,846,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,274,846,814.57/172,963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,565.26

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