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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,801.64, 238,467.33 and 96,325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,801.64, 238,467.33 and 96,325.59 is: 132,929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,801.64 : 238,467.33 = 96,325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,801.64/238,467.33 = 96,325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,801.64x = 238,467.33 × 96,325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,801.64x = 22,970,506,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970,506,257.97/172,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,929.91

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