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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,863.24, 238,533.84 and 96,375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,863.24, 238,533.84 and 96,375.14 is: 132,987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,863.24 : 238,533.84 = 96,375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,863.24/238,533.84 = 96,375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,863.24x = 238,533.84 × 96,375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,863.24x = 22,988,732,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,988,732,326.39/172,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,987.98

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