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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,514.93, 238,077.56 and 96,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,514.93, 238,077.56 and 96,037.16 is: 132,535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,514.93 : 238,077.56 = 96,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,514.93/238,077.56 = 96,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,514.93x = 238,077.56 × 96,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,514.93x = 22,864,291,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,291,771.83/172,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,535.15

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