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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,472.55, 238,018.98 and 95,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,472.55, 238,018.98 and 95,994.84 is: 132,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,472.55 : 238,018.98 = 95,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,472.55/238,018.98 = 95,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,472.55x = 238,018.98 × 95,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,472.55x = 22,848,593,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,848,593,902.06/172,472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,476.70

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