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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,169.16, 238,971.10 and 96,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,169.16, 238,971.10 and 96,689.44 is: 133,430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,169.16 : 238,971.10 = 96,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,169.16/238,971.10 = 96,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,169.16x = 238,971.10 × 96,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,169.16x = 23,105,981,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,981,835.18/173,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,430.12

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