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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,006.72, 237,375.29 and 95,527.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,006.72, 237,375.29 and 95,527.09 is: 131,830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,006.72 : 237,375.29 = 95,527.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,006.72/237,375.29 = 95,527.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,006.72x = 237,375.29 × 95,527.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,006.72x = 22,675,770,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,770,691.61/172,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,830.73

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