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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,675.16, 238,260.12 and 96,192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,675.16, 238,260.12 and 96,192.38 is: 132,727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,675.16 : 238,260.12 = 96,192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,675.16/238,260.12 = 96,192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,675.16x = 238,260.12 × 96,192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,675.16x = 22,918,808,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918,808,001.89/172,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,727.88

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