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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,679.29, 238,293.82 and 96,198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,679.29, 238,293.82 and 96,198.28 is: 132,751.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,679.29 : 238,293.82 = 96,198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,679.29/238,293.82 = 96,198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,679.29x = 238,293.82 × 96,198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,679.29x = 22,923,455,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,455,137.64/172,679.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,751.62

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