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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,577.52, 238,150.53 and 96,099.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,577.52, 238,150.53 and 96,099.35 is: 132,613.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,577.52 : 238,150.53 = 96,099.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,577.52/238,150.53 = 96,099.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,577.52x = 238,150.53 × 96,099.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,577.52x = 22,886,109,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886,109,944.40/172,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,613.51

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