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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,788.73, 238,419.56 and 96,291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,788.73, 238,419.56 and 96,291.07 is: 132,865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,788.73 : 238,419.56 = 96,291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,788.73/238,419.56 = 96,291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,788.73x = 238,419.56 × 96,291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,788.73x = 22,957,674,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,674,541.33/172,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,865.58

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