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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,772.92, 238,427.82 and 96,296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,772.92, 238,427.82 and 96,296.95 is: 132,890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,772.92 : 238,427.82 = 96,296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,772.92/238,427.82 = 96,296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,772.92x = 238,427.82 × 96,296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,772.92x = 22,959,870,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959,870,818.03/172,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,890.45

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