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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,694.94, 238,336.53 and 96,226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,694.94, 238,336.53 and 96,226.48 is: 132,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,694.94 : 238,336.53 = 96,226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,694.94/238,336.53 = 96,226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,694.94x = 238,336.53 × 96,226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,694.94x = 22,934,285,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934,285,274.39/172,694.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,802.30

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