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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,009.07, 237,351 and 95,517.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,009.07, 237,351 and 95,517.74 is: 131,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,009.07 : 237,351 = 95,517.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,009.07/237,351 = 95,517.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,009.07x = 237,351 × 95,517.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,009.07x = 22,671,231,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,231,106.74/172,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,802.53

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