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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,679.22, 238,293.73 and 96,198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,679.22, 238,293.73 and 96,198.21 is: 132,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,679.22 : 238,293.73 = 96,198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,679.22/238,293.73 = 96,198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,679.22x = 238,293.73 × 96,198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,679.22x = 22,923,430,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,430,280.22/172,679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,751.53

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