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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,773.64, 238,446.99 and 96,299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,773.64, 238,446.99 and 96,299.72 is: 132,904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,773.64 : 238,446.99 = 96,299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,773.64/238,446.99 = 96,299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,773.64x = 238,446.99 × 96,299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,773.64x = 22,962,378,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962,378,073.78/172,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,904.41

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