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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,770.03, 238,416.62 and 96,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,770.03, 238,416.62 and 96,286.59 is: 132,872.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,770.03 : 238,416.62 = 96,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,770.03/238,416.62 = 96,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,770.03x = 238,416.62 × 96,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,770.03x = 22,956,322,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,956,322,857.69/172,770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,872.14

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