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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,072.93, 238,852.62 and 96,606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,072.93, 238,852.62 and 96,606.90 is: 133,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,072.93 : 238,852.62 = 96,606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,072.93/238,852.62 = 96,606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,072.93x = 238,852.62 × 96,606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,072.93x = 23,074,811,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,811,175.08/173,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,324.21

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