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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,695.20, 238,331.58 and 96,219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,695.20, 238,331.58 and 96,219.32 is: 132,789.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,695.20 : 238,331.58 = 96,219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,695.20/238,331.58 = 96,219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,695.20x = 238,331.58 × 96,219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,695.20x = 22,932,102,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,102,562.13/172,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,789.46

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