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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,674.97, 238,269.76 and 96,174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,674.97, 238,269.76 and 96,174.79 is: 132,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,674.97 : 238,269.76 = 96,174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,674.97/238,269.76 = 96,174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,674.97x = 238,269.76 × 96,174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,674.97x = 22,915,544,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,915,544,131.35/172,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,709.12

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