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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,008.81, 237,380.04 and 95,528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,008.81, 237,380.04 and 95,528.26 is: 131,833.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,008.81 : 237,380.04 = 95,528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,008.81/237,380.04 = 95,528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,008.81x = 237,380.04 × 95,528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,008.81x = 22,676,501,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,501,231.85/172,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,833.37

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