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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,013.74, 237,370.96 and 95,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,013.74, 237,370.96 and 95,537.72 is: 131,837.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,013.74 : 237,370.96 = 95,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,013.74/237,370.96 = 95,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,013.74x = 237,370.96 × 95,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,013.74x = 22,677,880,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,677,880,312.61/172,013.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,837.61

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