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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,580.52, 238,154.67 and 96,102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,580.52, 238,154.67 and 96,102.36 is: 132,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,580.52 : 238,154.67 = 96,102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,580.52/238,154.67 = 96,102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,580.52x = 238,154.67 × 96,102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,580.52x = 22,887,225,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887,225,832.02/172,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,617.67

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