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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,500.02, 238,049.98 and 96,017.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,500.02, 238,049.98 and 96,017.45 is: 132,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,500.02 : 238,049.98 = 96,017.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,500.02/238,049.98 = 96,017.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,500.02x = 238,049.98 × 96,017.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,500.02x = 22,856,952,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,856,952,052.15/172,500.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,504.05

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