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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,168.30, 238,969.80 and 96,688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,168.30, 238,969.80 and 96,688.62 is: 133,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,168.30 : 238,969.80 = 96,688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,168.30/238,969.80 = 96,688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,168.30x = 238,969.80 × 96,688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,168.30x = 23,105,660,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,660,183.68/173,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,428.92

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