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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,407.54, 237,923.59 and 95,929.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,407.54, 237,923.59 and 95,929.87 is: 132,383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,407.54 : 237,923.59 = 95,929.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,407.54/237,923.59 = 95,929.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,407.54x = 237,923.59 × 95,929.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,407.54x = 22,823,979,058.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,979,058.63/172,407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,383.88

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