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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,450.81, 237,977.25 and 95,968.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,450.81, 237,977.25 and 95,968.69 is: 132,434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,450.81 : 237,977.25 = 95,968.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,450.81/237,977.25 = 95,968.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,450.81x = 237,977.25 × 95,968.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,450.81x = 22,838,363,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838,363,742.42/172,450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,434.08

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