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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,669.68, 238,267.20 and 96,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,669.68, 238,267.20 and 96,186.24 is: 132,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,669.68 : 238,267.20 = 96,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,669.68/238,267.20 = 96,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,669.68x = 238,267.20 × 96,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,669.68x = 22,918,026,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918,026,083.33/172,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,727.56

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