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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,498.02, 238,047.22 and 96,015.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,498.02, 238,047.22 and 96,015.45 is: 132,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,498.02 : 238,047.22 = 96,015.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,498.02/238,047.22 = 96,015.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,498.02x = 238,047.22 × 96,015.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,498.02x = 22,856,210,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,856,210,949.55/172,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,501.29

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