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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,672.35, 238,284.24 and 96,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,672.35, 238,284.24 and 96,191.34 is: 132,742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,672.35 : 238,284.24 = 96,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,672.35/238,284.24 = 96,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,672.35x = 238,284.24 × 96,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,672.35x = 22,920,880,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,920,880,346.48/172,672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,742.04

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