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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,892.63, 238,582.62 and 96,419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,892.63, 238,582.62 and 96,419.58 is: 133,053.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,892.63 : 238,582.62 = 96,419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,892.63/238,582.62 = 96,419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,892.63x = 238,582.62 × 96,419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,892.63x = 23,004,036,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004,036,015.70/172,892.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,053.89

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