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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,014.60, 237,376.38 and 95,529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,014.60, 237,376.38 and 95,529.36 is: 131,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,014.60 : 237,376.38 = 95,529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,014.60/237,376.38 = 95,529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,014.60x = 237,376.38 × 95,529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,014.60x = 22,676,413,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,413,660.52/172,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,828.42

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