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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,063.12, 238,771.16 and 96,569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,063.12, 238,771.16 and 96,569.84 is: 133,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,063.12 : 238,771.16 = 96,569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,063.12/238,771.16 = 96,569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,063.12x = 238,771.16 × 96,569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,063.12x = 23,058,092,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058,092,717.81/173,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,235.16

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