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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,757.36, 238,407.81 and 96,274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,757.36, 238,407.81 and 96,274.37 is: 132,860.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,757.36 : 238,407.81 = 96,274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,757.36/238,407.81 = 96,274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,757.36x = 238,407.81 × 96,274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,757.36x = 22,952,561,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952,561,710.83/172,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,860.11

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