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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,924.89, 238,636.77 and 96,448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,924.89, 238,636.77 and 96,448.94 is: 133,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,924.89 : 238,636.77 = 96,448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,924.89/238,636.77 = 96,448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,924.89x = 238,636.77 × 96,448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,924.89x = 23,016,262,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016,262,318.34/172,924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,099.77

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