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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,867.48, 238,544.94 and 96,383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,867.48, 238,544.94 and 96,383.31 is: 133,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,867.48 : 238,544.94 = 96,383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,867.48/238,544.94 = 96,383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,867.48x = 238,544.94 × 96,383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,867.48x = 22,991,749,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,991,749,644.97/172,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,002.17

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