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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,801.14, 238,466.65 and 96,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,801.14, 238,466.65 and 96,325.09 is: 132,929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,801.14 : 238,466.65 = 96,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,801.14/238,466.65 = 96,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,801.14x = 238,466.65 × 96,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,801.14x = 22,970,321,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970,321,523.25/172,801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,929.22

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