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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,053.08, 238,812.78 and 96,571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,053.08, 238,812.78 and 96,571.38 is: 133,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,053.08 : 238,812.78 = 96,571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,053.08/238,812.78 = 96,571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,053.08x = 238,812.78 × 96,571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,053.08x = 23,062,479,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,479,726.24/173,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,268.24

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