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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,756.55, 238,411.40 and 96,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,756.55, 238,411.40 and 96,275.74 is: 132,864.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,756.55 : 238,411.40 = 96,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,756.55/238,411.40 = 96,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,756.55x = 238,411.40 × 96,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,756.55x = 22,953,232,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,953,232,286.00/172,756.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,864.61

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