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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,767.78, 238,423.48 and 96,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,767.78, 238,423.48 and 96,294.74 is: 132,888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,767.78 : 238,423.48 = 96,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,767.78/238,423.48 = 96,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,767.78x = 238,423.48 × 96,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,767.78x = 22,958,927,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,958,927,016.50/172,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,888.94

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