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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,744.13, 238,394.30 and 96,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,744.13, 238,394.30 and 96,263.33 is: 132,847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,744.13 : 238,394.30 = 96,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,744.13/238,394.30 = 96,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,744.13x = 238,394.30 × 96,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,744.13x = 22,948,627,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,627,497.73/172,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,847.51

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