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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,497.02, 238,045.84 and 96,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,497.02, 238,045.84 and 96,014.45 is: 132,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,497.02 : 238,045.84 = 96,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,497.02/238,045.84 = 96,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,497.02x = 238,045.84 × 96,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,497.02x = 22,855,840,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855,840,757.47/172,497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,499.92

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