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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,521.14, 238,076.62 and 96,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,521.14, 238,076.62 and 96,040.08 is: 132,533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,521.14 : 238,076.62 = 96,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,521.14/238,076.62 = 96,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,521.14x = 238,076.62 × 96,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,521.14x = 22,864,897,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864,897,390.83/172,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,533.89

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