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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,726.83, 238,356.73 and 96,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,726.83, 238,356.73 and 96,241.97 is: 132,810.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,726.83 : 238,356.73 = 96,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,726.83/238,356.73 = 96,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,726.83x = 238,356.73 × 96,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,726.83x = 22,939,919,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,919,584.96/172,726.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,810.41

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