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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,679.28, 238,293.83 and 96,198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,679.28, 238,293.83 and 96,198.27 is: 132,751.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,679.28 : 238,293.83 = 96,198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,679.28/238,293.83 = 96,198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,679.28x = 238,293.83 × 96,198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,679.28x = 22,923,453,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,453,716.68/172,679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,751.62

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