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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,426.64, 237,948.93 and 95,952.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,426.64, 237,948.93 and 95,952.69 is: 132,414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,426.64 : 237,948.93 = 95,952.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,426.64/237,948.93 = 95,952.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,426.64x = 237,948.93 × 95,952.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,426.64x = 22,831,839,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831,839,916.12/172,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,414.81

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