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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,673.34, 238,295.70 and 95,152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,673.34, 238,295.70 and 95,152.26 is: 131,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,673.34 : 238,295.70 = 95,152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,673.34/238,295.70 = 95,152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,673.34x = 238,295.70 × 95,152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,673.34x = 22,674,374,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674,374,403.28/172,673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,313.70

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