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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,678.22, 238,292.35 and 96,197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,678.22, 238,292.35 and 96,197.21 is: 132,750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,678.22 : 238,292.35 = 96,197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,678.22/238,292.35 = 96,197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,678.22x = 238,292.35 × 96,197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,678.22x = 22,923,059,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,059,234.34/172,678.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,750.15

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