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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,680.41, 238,295.37 and 96,199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,680.41, 238,295.37 and 96,199.40 is: 132,753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,680.41 : 238,295.37 = 96,199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,680.41/238,295.37 = 96,199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,680.41x = 238,295.37 × 96,199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,680.41x = 22,923,871,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,871,616.78/172,680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,753.17

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