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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,634.24, 238,231.57 and 96,153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,634.24, 238,231.57 and 96,153.09 is: 132,689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,634.24 : 238,231.57 = 96,153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,634.24/238,231.57 = 96,153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,634.24x = 238,231.57 × 96,153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,634.24x = 22,906,701,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906,701,110.29/172,634.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,689.21

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