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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,869.23, 238,547.35 and 96,385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,869.23, 238,547.35 and 96,385.06 is: 133,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,869.23 : 238,547.35 = 96,385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,869.23/238,547.35 = 96,385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,869.23x = 238,547.35 × 96,385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,869.23x = 22,992,400,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,992,400,642.59/172,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,004.59

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