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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,584.02, 238,159.50 and 96,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,584.02, 238,159.50 and 96,105.84 is: 132,622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,584.02 : 238,159.50 = 96,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,584.02/238,159.50 = 96,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,584.02x = 238,159.50 × 96,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,584.02x = 22,888,518,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888,518,801.48/172,584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,622.47

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