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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,978.20, 238,721.58 and 96,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,978.20, 238,721.58 and 96,511.08 is: 133,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,978.20 : 238,721.58 = 96,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,978.20/238,721.58 = 96,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,978.20x = 238,721.58 × 96,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,978.20x = 23,039,277,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,277,505.11/172,978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,191.80

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