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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,586.02, 238,162.26 and 96,107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,586.02, 238,162.26 and 96,107.84 is: 132,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,586.02 : 238,162.26 = 96,107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,586.02/238,162.26 = 96,107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,586.02x = 238,162.26 × 96,107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,586.02x = 22,889,260,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,889,260,378.12/172,586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,625.23

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