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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,673.20, 238,285.77 and 96,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,673.20, 238,285.77 and 96,198.60 is: 132,752.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,673.20 : 238,285.77 = 96,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,673.20/238,285.77 = 96,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,673.20x = 238,285.77 × 96,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,673.20x = 22,922,758,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,758,006.75/172,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,752.26

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