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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,566.38, 238,147.90 and 96,089.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,566.38, 238,147.90 and 96,089.42 is: 132,606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,566.38 : 238,147.90 = 96,089.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,566.38/238,147.90 = 96,089.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,566.38x = 238,147.90 × 96,089.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,566.38x = 22,883,493,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,883,493,585.22/172,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,606.91

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