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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,966.17, 238,697.55 and 96,484.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,966.17, 238,697.55 and 96,484.71 is: 133,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,966.17 : 238,697.55 = 96,484.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,966.17/238,697.55 = 96,484.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,966.17x = 238,697.55 × 96,484.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,966.17x = 23,030,663,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,030,663,889.46/172,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,151.26

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