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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,161.35, 238,960.32 and 96,681.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,161.35, 238,960.32 and 96,681.61 is: 133,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,161.35 : 238,960.32 = 96,681.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,161.35/238,960.32 = 96,681.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,161.35x = 238,960.32 × 96,681.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,161.35x = 23,103,068,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103,068,463.72/173,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,419.31

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