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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,695.42, 238,316.04 and 96,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,695.42, 238,316.04 and 96,214.41 is: 132,773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,695.42 : 238,316.04 = 96,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,695.42/238,316.04 = 96,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,695.42x = 238,316.04 × 96,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,695.42x = 22,929,437,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,437,182.14/172,695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,773.86

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