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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,507.28, 238,058.16 and 96,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,507.28, 238,058.16 and 96,026 is: 132,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,507.28 : 238,058.16 = 96,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,507.28/238,058.16 = 96,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,507.28x = 238,058.16 × 96,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,507.28x = 22,859,772,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859,772,872.16/172,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,514.83

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