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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,684.71, 238,299.64 and 96,203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,684.71, 238,299.64 and 96,203.77 is: 132,758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,684.71 : 238,299.64 = 96,203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,684.71/238,299.64 = 96,203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,684.71x = 238,299.64 × 96,203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,684.71x = 22,925,322,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,925,322,921.38/172,684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,758.27

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