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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,023.72, 237,388.14 and 95,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,023.72, 237,388.14 and 95,540.52 is: 131,843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,023.72 : 237,388.14 = 95,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,023.72/237,388.14 = 95,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,023.72x = 237,388.14 × 95,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,023.72x = 22,680,186,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680,186,337.43/172,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,843.37

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