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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,451.31, 237,977.94 and 95,969.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,451.31, 237,977.94 and 95,969.19 is: 132,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,451.31 : 237,977.94 = 95,969.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,451.31/237,977.94 = 95,969.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,451.31x = 237,977.94 × 95,969.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,451.31x = 22,838,550,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838,550,139.67/172,451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,434.77

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