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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,636.23, 238,234.33 and 96,155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,636.23, 238,234.33 and 96,155.09 is: 132,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,636.23 : 238,234.33 = 96,155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,636.23/238,234.33 = 96,155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,636.23x = 238,234.33 × 96,155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,636.23x = 22,907,443,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,443,442.24/172,636.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,691.98

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