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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,827.17, 238,505.87 and 96,358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,827.17, 238,505.87 and 96,358.71 is: 132,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,827.17 : 238,505.87 = 96,358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,827.17/238,505.87 = 96,358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,827.17x = 238,505.87 × 96,358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,827.17x = 22,982,118,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,982,118,553.90/172,827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,977.46

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