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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,469.27, 238,005.20 and 95,988.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,469.27, 238,005.20 and 95,988.34 is: 132,462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,469.27 : 238,005.20 = 95,988.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,469.27/238,005.20 = 95,988.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,469.27x = 238,005.20 × 95,988.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,469.27x = 22,845,722,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,722,869.34/172,469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,462.57

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