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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,692.95, 238,328.48 and 96,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,692.95, 238,328.48 and 96,217.07 is: 132,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,692.95 : 238,328.48 = 96,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,692.95/238,328.48 = 96,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,692.95x = 238,328.48 × 96,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,692.95x = 22,931,267,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931,267,562.07/172,692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,786.36

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