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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,641.79, 238,252.14 and 95,120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,641.79, 238,252.14 and 95,120.63 is: 131,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,641.79 : 238,252.14 = 95,120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,641.79/238,252.14 = 95,120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,641.79x = 238,252.14 × 95,120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,641.79x = 22,662,691,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662,691,988.78/172,641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,270.03

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