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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,630.39, 238,229.20 and 96,150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,630.39, 238,229.20 and 96,150.39 is: 132,687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,630.39 : 238,229.20 = 96,150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,630.39/238,229.20 = 96,150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,630.39x = 238,229.20 × 96,150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,630.39x = 22,905,831,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,831,056.26/172,630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,687.13

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