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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,749.02, 238,389.75 and 96,267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,749.02, 238,389.75 and 96,267.74 is: 132,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,749.02 : 238,389.75 = 96,267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,749.02/238,389.75 = 96,267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,749.02x = 238,389.75 × 96,267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,749.02x = 22,949,241,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,949,241,279.72/172,749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,847.31

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