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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,741.38, 238,390.50 and 96,260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,741.38, 238,390.50 and 96,260.58 is: 132,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,741.38 : 238,390.50 = 96,260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,741.38/238,390.50 = 96,260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,741.38x = 238,390.50 × 96,260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,741.38x = 22,947,607,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,947,607,796.49/172,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,843.72

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