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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,909.15, 238,614.14 and 96,428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,909.15, 238,614.14 and 96,428.32 is: 133,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,909.15 : 238,614.14 = 96,428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,909.15/238,614.14 = 96,428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,909.15x = 238,614.14 × 96,428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,909.15x = 23,009,160,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009,160,292.98/172,909.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,070.81

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