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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,994.15, 238,732.03 and 96,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,994.15, 238,732.03 and 96,513.24 is: 133,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,994.15 : 238,732.03 = 96,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,994.15/238,732.03 = 96,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,994.15x = 238,732.03 × 96,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,994.15x = 23,040,801,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,040,801,707.08/172,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,188.33

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