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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,682.22, 238,303.83 and 96,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,682.22, 238,303.83 and 96,199.20 is: 132,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,682.22 : 238,303.83 = 96,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,682.22/238,303.83 = 96,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,682.22x = 238,303.83 × 96,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,682.22x = 22,924,637,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924,637,802.94/172,682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,756.21

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