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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,922.31, 238,632.32 and 96,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,922.31, 238,632.32 and 96,441.50 is: 133,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,922.31 : 238,632.32 = 96,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,922.31/238,632.32 = 96,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,922.31x = 238,632.32 × 96,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,922.31x = 23,014,059,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014,059,726.96/172,922.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,089.01

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