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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,163.27, 238,962.97 and 96,683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,163.27, 238,962.97 and 96,683.53 is: 133,421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,163.27 : 238,962.97 = 96,683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,163.27/238,962.97 = 96,683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,163.27x = 238,962.97 × 96,683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,163.27x = 23,103,783,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103,783,850.55/173,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,421.97

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