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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,786.26, 238,447.42 and 96,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,786.26, 238,447.42 and 96,303.23 is: 132,899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,786.26 : 238,447.42 = 96,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,786.26/238,447.42 = 96,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,786.26x = 238,447.42 × 96,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,786.26x = 22,963,255,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,963,255,653.53/172,786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,899.78

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