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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,801.26, 238,466.82 and 96,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,801.26, 238,466.82 and 96,325.21 is: 132,929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,801.26 : 238,466.82 = 96,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,801.26/238,466.82 = 96,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,801.26x = 238,466.82 × 96,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,801.26x = 22,970,367,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970,367,173.84/172,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,929.40

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