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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,166.79, 238,967.90 and 96,687.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,166.79, 238,967.90 and 96,687.19 is: 133,427.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,166.79 : 238,967.90 = 96,687.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,166.79/238,967.90 = 96,687.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,166.79x = 238,967.90 × 96,687.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,166.79x = 23,105,134,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,134,751.20/173,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,427.05

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