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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,966.16, 238,704.48 and 97,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,966.16, 238,704.48 and 97,519.52 is: 134,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,966.16 : 238,704.48 = 97,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,966.16/238,704.48 = 97,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,966.16x = 238,704.48 × 97,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,966.16x = 23,278,346,311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,278,346,311.45/172,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,583.24

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