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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,612.39, 238,200.27 and 96,131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,612.39, 238,200.27 and 96,131.46 is: 132,658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,612.39 : 238,200.27 = 96,131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,612.39/238,200.27 = 96,131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,612.39x = 238,200.27 × 96,131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,612.39x = 22,898,539,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898,539,727.49/172,612.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,658.73

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