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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,473.86, 238,010.82 and 96,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,473.86, 238,010.82 and 96,005.36 is: 132,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,473.86 : 238,010.82 = 96,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,473.86/238,010.82 = 96,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,473.86x = 238,010.82 × 96,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,473.86x = 22,850,314,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,314,458.00/172,473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,485.67

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