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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,506.28, 238,056.78 and 96,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,506.28, 238,056.78 and 96,025 is: 132,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,506.28 : 238,056.78 = 96,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,506.28/238,056.78 = 96,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,506.28x = 238,056.78 × 96,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,506.28x = 22,859,402,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859,402,299.50/172,506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,513.45

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