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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,767.40, 238,387.46 and 96,284.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,767.40, 238,387.46 and 96,284.57 is: 132,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,767.40 : 238,387.46 = 96,284.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,767.40/238,387.46 = 96,284.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,767.40x = 238,387.46 × 96,284.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,767.40x = 22,953,032,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,953,032,406.13/172,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,855.11

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