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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,052.23, 237,436.40 and 95,567.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,052.23, 237,436.40 and 95,567.66 is: 131,885.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,052.23 : 237,436.40 = 95,567.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,052.23/237,436.40 = 95,567.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,052.23x = 237,436.40 × 95,567.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,052.23x = 22,691,241,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691,241,146.82/172,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,885.77

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