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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,516.05, 238,078.98 and 96,038.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,516.05, 238,078.98 and 96,038.55 is: 132,537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,516.05 : 238,078.98 = 96,038.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,516.05/238,078.98 = 96,038.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,516.05x = 238,078.98 × 96,038.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,516.05x = 22,864,760,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,760,024.68/172,516.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,537.00

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