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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,004.97, 237,372.87 and 95,525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,004.97, 237,372.87 and 95,525.34 is: 131,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,004.97 : 237,372.87 = 95,525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,004.97/237,372.87 = 95,525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,004.97x = 237,372.87 × 95,525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,004.97x = 22,675,124,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,124,113.53/172,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,828.31

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