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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,800.14, 238,465.27 and 96,324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,800.14, 238,465.27 and 96,324.09 is: 132,927.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,800.14 : 238,465.27 = 96,324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,800.14/238,465.27 = 96,324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,800.14x = 238,465.27 × 96,324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,800.14x = 22,969,948,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969,948,813.69/172,800.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,927.84

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