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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,013.79, 237,382.21 and 95,539.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,013.79, 237,382.21 and 95,539.97 is: 131,846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,013.79 : 237,382.21 = 95,539.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,013.79/237,382.21 = 95,539.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,013.79x = 237,382.21 × 95,539.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,013.79x = 22,679,489,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,489,934.81/172,013.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,846.93

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