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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,474.36, 238,011.51 and 96,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,474.36, 238,011.51 and 96,005.86 is: 132,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,474.36 : 238,011.51 = 96,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,474.36/238,011.51 = 96,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,474.36x = 238,011.51 × 96,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,474.36x = 22,850,499,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,499,707.45/172,474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,486.36

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