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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,777.10, 238,434.77 and 96,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,777.10, 238,434.77 and 96,294.06 is: 132,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,777.10 : 238,434.77 = 96,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,777.10/238,434.77 = 96,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,777.10x = 238,434.77 × 96,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,777.10x = 22,959,852,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959,852,289.20/172,777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,887.13

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