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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,493.91, 238,041.57 and 96,011.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,493.91, 238,041.57 and 96,011.36 is: 132,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,493.91 : 238,041.57 = 96,011.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,493.91/238,041.57 = 96,011.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,493.91x = 238,041.57 × 96,011.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,493.91x = 22,854,694,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854,694,443.20/172,493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,495.66

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