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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,674.59, 238,297.34 and 96,193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,674.59, 238,297.34 and 96,193.98 is: 132,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,674.59 : 238,297.34 = 96,193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,674.59/238,297.34 = 96,193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,674.59x = 238,297.34 × 96,193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,674.59x = 22,922,769,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,769,798.50/172,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,751.27

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