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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,448.91, 237,974.76 and 95,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,448.91, 237,974.76 and 95,964.12 is: 132,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,448.91 : 237,974.76 = 95,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,448.91/237,974.76 = 95,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,448.91x = 237,974.76 × 95,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,448.91x = 22,837,038,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837,038,425.61/172,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,427.85

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