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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,473.82, 237,999.78 and 95,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,473.82, 237,999.78 and 95,987.14 is: 132,454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,473.82 : 237,999.78 = 95,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,473.82/237,999.78 = 95,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,473.82x = 237,999.78 × 95,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,473.82x = 22,844,918,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844,918,202.83/172,473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,454.41

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