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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,912.08, 238,619.70 and 96,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,912.08, 238,619.70 and 96,436.02 is: 133,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,912.08 : 238,619.70 = 96,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,912.08/238,619.70 = 96,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,912.08x = 238,619.70 × 96,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,912.08x = 23,011,534,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011,534,161.59/172,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,082.28

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