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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,678.41, 238,292.61 and 96,197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,678.41, 238,292.61 and 96,197.40 is: 132,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,678.41 : 238,292.61 = 96,197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,678.41/238,292.61 = 96,197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,678.41x = 238,292.61 × 96,197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,678.41x = 22,923,129,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,129,521.21/172,678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,750.41

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