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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,636.83, 238,246.18 and 96,155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,636.83, 238,246.18 and 96,155.91 is: 132,699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,636.83 : 238,246.18 = 96,155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,636.83/238,246.18 = 96,155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,636.83x = 238,246.18 × 96,155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,636.83x = 22,908,776,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908,776,569.91/172,636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,699.24

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