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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,512.04, 238,066.62 and 96,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,512.04, 238,066.62 and 96,029.50 is: 132,520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,512.04 : 238,066.62 = 96,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,512.04/238,066.62 = 96,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,512.04x = 238,066.62 × 96,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,512.04x = 22,861,418,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,418,485.29/172,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,520.71

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