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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,966.15, 238,692.87 and 97,514.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,966.15, 238,692.87 and 97,514.11 is: 134,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,966.15 : 238,692.87 = 97,514.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,966.15/238,692.87 = 97,514.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,966.15x = 238,692.87 × 97,514.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,966.15x = 23,275,922,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275,922,781.40/172,966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,569.24

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