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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,748.28, 238,388.70 and 96,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,748.28, 238,388.70 and 96,267 is: 132,846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,748.28 : 238,388.70 = 96,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,748.28/238,388.70 = 96,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,748.28x = 238,388.70 × 96,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,748.28x = 22,948,964,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,964,982.90/172,748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,846.27

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