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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,540.53, 238,085.19 and 96,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,540.53, 238,085.19 and 96,041.25 is: 132,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,540.53 : 238,085.19 = 96,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,540.53/238,085.19 = 96,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,540.53x = 238,085.19 × 96,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,540.53x = 22,865,999,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,865,999,254.09/172,540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,525.38

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