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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,728.06, 238,361.10 and 96,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,728.06, 238,361.10 and 96,246.84 is: 132,818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,728.06 : 238,361.10 = 96,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,728.06/238,361.10 = 96,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,728.06x = 238,361.10 × 96,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,728.06x = 22,941,502,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,502,653.92/172,728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,818.62

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