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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,447.11, 237,975.29 and 95,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,447.11, 237,975.29 and 95,964.90 is: 132,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,447.11 : 237,975.29 = 95,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,447.11/237,975.29 = 95,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,447.11x = 237,975.29 × 95,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,447.11x = 22,837,273,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837,273,717.44/172,447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,430.60

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