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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,167.16, 238,968.35 and 96,687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,167.16, 238,968.35 and 96,687.44 is: 133,427.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,167.16 : 238,968.35 = 96,687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,167.16/238,968.35 = 96,687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,167.16x = 238,968.35 × 96,687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,167.16x = 23,105,236,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,236,324.25/173,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,427.36

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