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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,600.14, 238,173.03 and 96,113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,600.14, 238,173.03 and 96,113.46 is: 132,628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,600.14 : 238,173.03 = 96,113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,600.14/238,173.03 = 96,113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,600.14x = 238,173.03 × 96,113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,600.14x = 22,891,633,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891,633,991.98/172,600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,628.13

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