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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,093.92, 170,317.72 and 96,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,093.92, 170,317.72 and 96,399.20 is: 143,903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,093.92 : 170,317.72 = 96,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,093.92/170,317.72 = 96,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,093.92x = 170,317.72 × 96,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,093.92x = 16,418,491,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418,491,953.82/114,093.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,903.30

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