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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,688.26, 238,317.15 and 96,207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,688.26, 238,317.15 and 96,207.31 is: 132,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,688.26 : 238,317.15 = 96,207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,688.26/238,317.15 = 96,207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,688.26x = 238,317.15 × 96,207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,688.26x = 22,927,850,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927,850,736.78/172,688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,770.18

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