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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,901.55, 238,605.21 and 96,425.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,901.55, 238,605.21 and 96,425.49 is: 133,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,901.55 : 238,605.21 = 96,425.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,901.55/238,605.21 = 96,425.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,901.55x = 238,605.21 × 96,425.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,901.55x = 23,007,624,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007,624,290.80/172,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,067.77

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