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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,502.04, 238,052.80 and 96,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,502.04, 238,052.80 and 96,019.50 is: 132,506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,502.04 : 238,052.80 = 96,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,502.04/238,052.80 = 96,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,502.04x = 238,052.80 × 96,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,502.04x = 22,857,710,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857,710,829.60/172,502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,506.90

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