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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,092.92, 170,316.23 and 96,398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,092.92, 170,316.23 and 96,398.20 is: 143,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,092.92 : 170,316.23 = 96,398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,092.92/170,316.23 = 96,398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,092.92x = 170,316.23 × 96,398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,092.92x = 16,418,178,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418,178,002.79/114,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,901.81

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