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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,695.12, 238,317.84 and 96,213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,695.12, 238,317.84 and 96,213.48 is: 132,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,695.12 : 238,317.84 = 96,213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,695.12/238,317.84 = 96,213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,695.12x = 238,317.84 × 96,213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,695.12x = 22,929,388,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,388,732.48/172,695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,773.81

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