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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,534.41, 238,092.85 and 96,053.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,534.41, 238,092.85 and 96,053.51 is: 132,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,534.41 : 238,092.85 = 96,053.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,534.41/238,092.85 = 96,053.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,534.41x = 238,092.85 × 96,053.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,534.41x = 22,869,653,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869,653,948.40/172,534.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,551.26

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