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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,687.46, 238,303.43 and 96,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,687.46, 238,303.43 and 96,206.52 is: 132,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,687.46 : 238,303.43 = 96,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,687.46/238,303.43 = 96,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,687.46x = 238,303.43 × 96,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,687.46x = 22,926,343,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926,343,704.36/172,687.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,762.06

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