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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,947.13, 238,666.41 and 96,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,947.13, 238,666.41 and 96,466.16 is: 133,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,947.13 : 238,666.41 = 96,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,947.13/238,666.41 = 96,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,947.13x = 238,666.41 × 96,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,947.13x = 23,023,232,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,232,093.69/172,947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,122.95

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