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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,476.08, 238,016.40 and 95,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,476.08, 238,016.40 and 95,994.80 is: 132,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,476.08 : 238,016.40 = 95,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,476.08/238,016.40 = 95,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,476.08x = 238,016.40 × 95,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,476.08x = 22,848,336,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,848,336,714.72/172,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,472.50

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