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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,023.20, 238,783.68 and 96,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,023.20, 238,783.68 and 96,555.96 is: 133,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,023.20 : 238,783.68 = 96,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,023.20/238,783.68 = 96,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,023.20x = 238,783.68 × 96,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,023.20x = 23,055,987,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,987,454.73/173,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,253.73

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