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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,725.96, 238,360.86 and 96,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,725.96, 238,360.86 and 96,245.40 is: 132,818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,725.96 : 238,360.86 = 96,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,725.96/238,360.86 = 96,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,725.96x = 238,360.86 × 96,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,725.96x = 22,941,136,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,136,315.04/172,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,818.11

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