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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,423.62, 237,944.76 and 95,949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,423.62, 237,944.76 and 95,949.72 is: 132,410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,423.62 : 237,944.76 = 95,949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,423.62/237,944.76 = 95,949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,423.62x = 237,944.76 × 95,949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,423.62x = 22,830,733,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,830,733,097.47/172,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,410.71

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