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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,674.60, 238,287.35 and 96,193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,674.60, 238,287.35 and 96,193.59 is: 132,745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,674.60 : 238,287.35 = 96,193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,674.60/238,287.35 = 96,193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,674.60x = 238,287.35 × 96,193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,674.60x = 22,921,714,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,714,994.99/172,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,745.15

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