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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,442.52, 237,949.78 and 95,943.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,442.52, 237,949.78 and 95,943.56 is: 132,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,442.52 : 237,949.78 = 95,943.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,442.52/237,949.78 = 95,943.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,442.52x = 237,949.78 × 95,943.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,442.52x = 22,829,748,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,829,748,994.42/172,442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,390.49

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