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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,006.17, 237,360.49 and 95,530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,006.17, 237,360.49 and 95,530.23 is: 131,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,006.17 : 237,360.49 = 95,530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,006.17/237,360.49 = 95,530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,006.17x = 237,360.49 × 95,530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,006.17x = 22,675,102,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,102,202.61/172,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,827.26

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