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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,771.77, 238,444.41 and 96,297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,771.77, 238,444.41 and 96,297.84 is: 132,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,771.77 : 238,444.41 = 96,297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,771.77/238,444.41 = 96,297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,771.77x = 238,444.41 × 96,297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,771.77x = 22,961,681,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,681,643.07/172,771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,901.81

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