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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,791.73, 238,423.70 and 96,294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,791.73, 238,423.70 and 96,294.07 is: 132,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,791.73 : 238,423.70 = 96,294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,791.73/238,423.70 = 96,294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,791.73x = 238,423.70 × 96,294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,791.73x = 22,958,788,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,958,788,457.46/172,791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,869.72

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