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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,447.36, 237,975.63 and 95,965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,447.36, 237,975.63 and 95,965.14 is: 132,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,447.36 : 237,975.63 = 95,965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,447.36/237,975.63 = 95,965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,447.36x = 237,975.63 × 95,965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,447.36x = 22,837,364,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837,364,649.54/172,447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,430.93

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