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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,766.93, 238,408.72 and 95,240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,766.93, 238,408.72 and 95,240.07 is: 131,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,766.93 : 238,408.72 = 95,240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,766.93/238,408.72 = 95,240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,766.93x = 238,408.72 × 95,240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,766.93x = 22,706,062,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706,062,943.31/172,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,425.98

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