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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,969.39, 238,698.08 and 97,517.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,969.39, 238,698.08 and 97,517.71 is: 134,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,969.39 : 238,698.08 = 97,517.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,969.39/238,698.08 = 97,517.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,969.39x = 238,698.08 × 97,517.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,969.39x = 23,277,290,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277,290,143.00/172,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,574.62

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