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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,006.68, 237,361.17 and 95,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,006.68, 237,361.17 and 95,530.74 is: 131,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,006.68 : 237,361.17 = 95,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,006.68/237,361.17 = 95,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,006.68x = 237,361.17 × 95,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,006.68x = 22,675,288,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,288,217.37/172,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,827.95

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