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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,488.24, 238,038.40 and 94,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,488.24, 238,038.40 and 94,966.25 is: 131,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,488.24 : 238,038.40 = 94,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,488.24/238,038.40 = 94,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,488.24x = 238,038.40 × 94,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,488.24x = 22,605,613,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,613,116.59/172,488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,055.97

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