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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,756.36, 238,406.43 and 96,273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,756.36, 238,406.43 and 96,273.37 is: 132,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,756.36 : 238,406.43 = 96,273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,756.36/238,406.43 = 96,273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,756.36x = 238,406.43 × 96,273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,756.36x = 22,952,190,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952,190,445.77/172,756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,858.73

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