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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,535.41, 238,094.23 and 96,054.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,535.41, 238,094.23 and 96,054.51 is: 132,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,535.41 : 238,094.23 = 96,054.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,535.41/238,094.23 = 96,054.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,535.41x = 238,094.23 × 96,054.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,535.41x = 22,870,024,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870,024,596.48/172,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,552.64

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