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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,472.09, 238,019.32 and 95,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,472.09, 238,019.32 and 95,996.08 is: 132,478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,472.09 : 238,019.32 = 95,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,472.09/238,019.32 = 95,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,472.09x = 238,019.32 × 95,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,472.09x = 22,848,920,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,848,920,762.93/172,472.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,478.95

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