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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,695.08, 238,302.92 and 96,206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,695.08, 238,302.92 and 96,206.37 is: 132,755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,695.08 : 238,302.92 = 96,206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,695.08/238,302.92 = 96,206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,695.08x = 238,302.92 × 96,206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,695.08x = 22,926,259,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926,259,134.12/172,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,755.72

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