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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,507.38, 238,066.48 and 96,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,507.38, 238,066.48 and 96,030.42 is: 132,525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,507.38 : 238,066.48 = 96,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,507.38/238,066.48 = 96,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,507.38x = 238,066.48 × 96,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,507.38x = 22,861,624,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,624,062.32/172,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,525.48

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