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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,812.72, 238,474.08 and 96,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,812.72, 238,474.08 and 96,327.84 is: 132,928.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,812.72 : 238,474.08 = 96,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,812.72/238,474.08 = 96,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,812.72x = 238,474.08 × 96,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,812.72x = 22,971,693,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,971,693,022.39/172,812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,928.25

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