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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,430.29, 237,953.77 and 95,954.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,430.29, 237,953.77 and 95,954.31 is: 132,416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,430.29 : 237,953.77 = 95,954.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,430.29/237,953.77 = 95,954.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,430.29x = 237,953.77 × 95,954.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,430.29x = 22,832,689,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,832,689,812.25/172,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,416.93

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