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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,475.82, 238,002.57 and 95,989.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,475.82, 238,002.57 and 95,989.14 is: 132,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,475.82 : 238,002.57 = 95,989.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,475.82/238,002.57 = 95,989.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,475.82x = 238,002.57 × 95,989.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,475.82x = 22,845,662,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845,662,012.09/172,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,457.19

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