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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,005.14, 237,372.98 and 95,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,005.14, 237,372.98 and 95,525.44 is: 131,828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,005.14 : 237,372.98 = 95,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,005.14/237,372.98 = 95,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,005.14x = 237,372.98 × 95,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,005.14x = 22,675,158,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,158,358.61/172,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,828.38

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