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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,677.41, 238,291.23 and 96,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,677.41, 238,291.23 and 96,196.40 is: 132,749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,677.41 : 238,291.23 = 96,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,677.41/238,291.23 = 96,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,677.41x = 238,291.23 × 96,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,677.41x = 22,922,758,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,758,540.44/172,677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,749.03

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