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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,586.16, 238,161.24 and 96,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,586.16, 238,161.24 and 96,109.20 is: 132,626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,586.16 : 238,161.24 = 96,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,586.16/238,161.24 = 96,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,586.16x = 238,161.24 × 96,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,586.16x = 22,889,486,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,889,486,247.41/172,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,626.43

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