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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,767.33, 238,426.29 and 96,286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,767.33, 238,426.29 and 96,286.50 is: 132,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,767.33 : 238,426.29 = 96,286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,767.33/238,426.29 = 96,286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,767.33x = 238,426.29 × 96,286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,767.33x = 22,957,232,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,232,972.09/172,767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,879.48

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