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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,966.51, 238,693.39 and 97,514.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,966.51, 238,693.39 and 97,514.47 is: 134,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,966.51 : 238,693.39 = 97,514.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,966.51/238,693.39 = 97,514.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,966.51x = 238,693.39 × 97,514.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,966.51x = 23,276,059,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276,059,418.35/172,966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,569.75

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