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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,454.63, 237,982.50 and 95,972.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,454.63, 237,982.50 and 95,972.50 is: 132,439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,454.63 : 237,982.50 = 95,972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,454.63/237,982.50 = 95,972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,454.63x = 237,982.50 × 95,972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,454.63x = 22,839,775,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839,775,481.25/172,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,439.33

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