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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,794.73, 238,427.84 and 96,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,794.73, 238,427.84 and 96,297.07 is: 132,873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,794.73 : 238,427.84 = 96,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,794.73/238,427.84 = 96,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,794.73x = 238,427.84 × 96,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,794.73x = 22,959,902,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959,902,398.43/172,794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,873.86

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