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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,714.14, 238,348.98 and 96,229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,714.14, 238,348.98 and 96,229.08 is: 132,798.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,714.14 : 238,348.98 = 96,229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,714.14/238,348.98 = 96,229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,714.14x = 238,348.98 × 96,229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,714.14x = 22,936,103,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936,103,064.34/172,714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,798.06

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