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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,745.76, 238,396.47 and 96,264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,745.76, 238,396.47 and 96,264.89 is: 132,849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,745.76 : 238,396.47 = 96,264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,745.76/238,396.47 = 96,264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,745.76x = 238,396.47 × 96,264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,745.76x = 22,949,209,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,949,209,301.95/172,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,849.62

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