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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,626.80, 238,224.32 and 96,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,626.80, 238,224.32 and 96,146.81 is: 132,682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,626.80 : 238,224.32 = 96,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,626.80/238,224.32 = 96,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,626.80x = 238,224.32 × 96,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,626.80x = 22,904,506,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,506,760.56/172,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,682.22

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