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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,049.99, 238,808.54 and 96,568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,049.99, 238,808.54 and 96,568.29 is: 133,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,049.99 : 238,808.54 = 96,568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,049.99/238,808.54 = 96,568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,049.99x = 238,808.54 × 96,568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,049.99x = 23,061,332,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061,332,345.20/173,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,263.99

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