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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,033.22, 238,786.50 and 96,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,033.22, 238,786.50 and 96,555.54 is: 133,247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,033.22 : 238,786.50 = 96,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,033.22/238,786.50 = 96,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,033.22x = 238,786.50 × 96,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,033.22x = 23,056,159,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,056,159,452.21/173,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,247.01

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