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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,490.19, 238,034.64 and 96,008.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,490.19, 238,034.64 and 96,008.07 is: 132,490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,490.19 : 238,034.64 = 96,008.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,490.19/238,034.64 = 96,008.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,490.19x = 238,034.64 × 96,008.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,490.19x = 22,853,246,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,853,246,379.54/172,490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,490.12

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