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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,030.01, 237,397.57 and 95,544.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,030.01, 237,397.57 and 95,544.81 is: 131,849.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,030.01 : 237,397.57 = 95,544.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,030.01/237,397.57 = 95,544.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,030.01x = 237,397.57 × 95,544.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,030.01x = 22,682,105,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682,105,481.25/172,030.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,849.71

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