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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,635.72, 238,220.26 and 96,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,635.72, 238,220.26 and 96,152.20 is: 132,680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,635.72 : 238,220.26 = 96,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,635.72/238,220.26 = 96,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,635.72x = 238,220.26 × 96,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,635.72x = 22,905,402,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,402,083.57/172,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,680.55

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