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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,754.01, 238,397.30 and 96,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,754.01, 238,397.30 and 96,271.43 is: 132,852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,754.01 : 238,397.30 = 96,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,754.01/238,397.30 = 96,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,754.01x = 238,397.30 × 96,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,754.01x = 22,950,847,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950,847,305.80/172,754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,852.76

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