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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,889.16, 238,591.27 and 96,407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,889.16, 238,591.27 and 96,407.52 is: 133,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,889.16 : 238,591.27 = 96,407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,889.16/238,591.27 = 96,407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,889.16x = 238,591.27 × 96,407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,889.16x = 23,001,991,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001,991,860.14/172,889.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,044.73

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