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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,596.14, 238,167.51 and 96,109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,596.14, 238,167.51 and 96,109.46 is: 132,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,596.14 : 238,167.51 = 96,109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,596.14/238,167.51 = 96,109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,596.14x = 238,167.51 × 96,109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,596.14x = 22,890,150,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890,150,775.64/172,596.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,622.61

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