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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,727.33, 238,357.42 and 96,242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,727.33, 238,357.42 and 96,242.47 is: 132,811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,727.33 : 238,357.42 = 96,242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,727.33/238,357.42 = 96,242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,727.33x = 238,357.42 × 96,242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,727.33x = 22,940,105,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940,105,170.63/172,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,811.10

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