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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,635.23, 238,232.95 and 96,154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,635.23, 238,232.95 and 96,154.09 is: 132,690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,635.23 : 238,232.95 = 96,154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,635.23/238,232.95 = 96,154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,635.23x = 238,232.95 × 96,154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,635.23x = 22,907,071,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,071,679.30/172,635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,690.59

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