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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,009.98, 238,753.44 and 96,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,009.98, 238,753.44 and 96,524.52 is: 133,203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,009.98 : 238,753.44 = 96,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,009.98/238,753.44 = 96,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,009.98x = 238,753.44 × 96,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,009.98x = 23,045,560,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,560,711.73/173,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,203.65

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