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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,808.33, 238,451.95 and 96,318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,808.33, 238,451.95 and 96,318.35 is: 132,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,808.33 : 238,451.95 = 96,318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,808.33/238,451.95 = 96,318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,808.33x = 238,451.95 × 96,318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,808.33x = 22,967,297,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967,297,426.82/172,808.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,906.20

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