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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,794.63, 238,458.99 and 96,311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,794.63, 238,458.99 and 96,311.61 is: 132,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,794.63 : 238,458.99 = 96,311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,794.63/238,458.99 = 96,311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,794.63x = 238,458.99 × 96,311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,794.63x = 22,966,369,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966,369,245.87/172,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,911.36

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