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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,658.46, 238,265.04 and 96,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,658.46, 238,265.04 and 96,177.36 is: 132,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,658.46 : 238,265.04 = 96,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,658.46/238,265.04 = 96,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,658.46x = 238,265.04 × 96,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,658.46x = 22,915,702,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,915,702,527.49/172,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,722.73

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