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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,497.26, 238,048.91 and 96,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,497.26, 238,048.91 and 96,017.18 is: 132,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,497.26 : 238,048.91 = 96,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,497.26/238,048.91 = 96,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,497.26x = 238,048.91 × 96,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,497.26x = 22,856,785,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,856,785,335.34/172,497.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,505.21

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