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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,005.49, 237,375.46 and 95,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,005.49, 237,375.46 and 95,524.92 is: 131,828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,005.49 : 237,375.46 = 95,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,005.49/237,375.46 = 95,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,005.49x = 237,375.46 × 95,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,005.49x = 22,675,272,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,272,298.70/172,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,828.77

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