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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,727.83, 238,358.10 and 96,242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,727.83, 238,358.10 and 96,242.97 is: 132,811.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,727.83 : 238,358.10 = 96,242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,727.83/238,358.10 = 96,242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,727.83x = 238,358.10 × 96,242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,727.83x = 22,940,291,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940,291,467.56/172,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,811.79

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