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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,650.96, 238,254.69 and 96,169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,650.96, 238,254.69 and 96,169.86 is: 132,712.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,650.96 : 238,254.69 = 96,169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,650.96/238,254.69 = 96,169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,650.96x = 238,254.69 × 96,169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,650.96x = 22,912,920,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,912,920,181.64/172,650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,712.38

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