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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,983, 238,716.54 and 97,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,983, 238,716.54 and 97,534.20 is: 134,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,983 : 238,716.54 = 97,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,983/238,716.54 = 97,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,983x = 238,716.54 × 97,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,983x = 23,283,026,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,283,026,755.67/172,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,597.20

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