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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,501.38, 238,058.19 and 96,024.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,501.38, 238,058.19 and 96,024.42 is: 132,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,501.38 : 238,058.19 = 96,024.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,501.38/238,058.19 = 96,024.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,501.38x = 238,058.19 × 96,024.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,501.38x = 22,859,399,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859,399,621.00/172,501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,517.20

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