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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,033.81, 237,398.38 and 95,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,033.81, 237,398.38 and 95,557.73 is: 131,865.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,033.81 : 237,398.38 = 95,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,033.81/237,398.38 = 95,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,033.81x = 237,398.38 × 95,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,033.81x = 22,685,248,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,685,248,872.59/172,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,865.06

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