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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,005.72, 237,373.91 and 95,526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,005.72, 237,373.91 and 95,526.09 is: 131,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,005.72 : 237,373.91 = 95,526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,005.72/237,373.91 = 95,526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,005.72x = 237,373.91 × 95,526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,005.72x = 22,675,401,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,401,012.68/172,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,829.34

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