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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,516.04, 238,072.14 and 96,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,516.04, 238,072.14 and 96,033.50 is: 132,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,516.04 : 238,072.14 = 96,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,516.04/238,072.14 = 96,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,516.04x = 238,072.14 × 96,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,516.04x = 22,862,900,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862,900,856.69/172,516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,526.23

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