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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,781.63, 238,441.04 and 96,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,781.63, 238,441.04 and 96,298.60 is: 132,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,781.63 : 238,441.04 = 96,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,781.63/238,441.04 = 96,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,781.63x = 238,441.04 × 96,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,781.63x = 22,961,536,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961,536,660.85/172,781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,893.39

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