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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,913.28, 238,619.84 and 96,432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,913.28, 238,619.84 and 96,432.44 is: 133,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,913.28 : 238,619.84 = 96,432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,913.28/238,619.84 = 96,432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,913.28x = 238,619.84 × 96,432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,913.28x = 23,010,693,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,693,403.61/172,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,076.50

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