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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,866.59, 238,538.43 and 96,378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,866.59, 238,538.43 and 96,378.50 is: 132,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,866.59 : 238,538.43 = 96,378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,866.59/238,538.43 = 96,378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,866.59x = 238,538.43 × 96,378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,866.59x = 22,989,975,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,989,975,593.86/172,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,992.59

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