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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,995.52, 238,733.86 and 97,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,995.52, 238,733.86 and 97,544.04 is: 134,610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,995.52 : 238,733.86 = 97,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,995.52/238,733.86 = 97,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,995.52x = 238,733.86 × 97,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,995.52x = 23,287,065,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287,065,189.19/172,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,610.80

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