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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,610.39, 238,197.51 and 96,129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,610.39, 238,197.51 and 96,129.46 is: 132,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,610.39 : 238,197.51 = 96,129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,610.39/238,197.51 = 96,129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,610.39x = 238,197.51 × 96,129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,610.39x = 22,897,798,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897,798,009.64/172,610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,655.97

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