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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,808.28, 238,477.23 and 96,334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,808.28, 238,477.23 and 96,334.06 is: 132,942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,808.28 : 238,477.23 = 96,334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,808.28/238,477.23 = 96,334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,808.28x = 238,477.23 × 96,334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,808.28x = 22,973,479,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973,479,910.08/172,808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,942.01

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