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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,774.95, 238,448.79 and 96,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,774.95, 238,448.79 and 96,301.02 is: 132,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,774.95 : 238,448.79 = 96,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,774.95/238,448.79 = 96,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,774.95x = 238,448.79 × 96,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,774.95x = 22,962,861,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962,861,694.77/172,774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,906.20

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