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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,670.68, 238,268.58 and 96,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,670.68, 238,268.58 and 96,187.24 is: 132,728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,670.68 : 238,268.58 = 96,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,670.68/238,268.58 = 96,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,670.68x = 238,268.58 × 96,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,670.68x = 22,918,397,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918,397,088.92/172,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,728.94

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