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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,787.73, 238,418.18 and 96,290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,787.73, 238,418.18 and 96,290.07 is: 132,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,787.73 : 238,418.18 = 96,290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,787.73/238,418.18 = 96,290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,787.73x = 238,418.18 × 96,290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,787.73x = 22,957,302,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,302,768.67/172,787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,864.19

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