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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,053.23, 237,471.41 and 95,598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,053.23, 237,471.41 and 95,598.59 is: 131,947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,053.23 : 237,471.41 = 95,598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,053.23/237,471.41 = 95,598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,053.23x = 237,471.41 × 95,598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,053.23x = 22,701,932,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701,932,279.37/172,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,947.15

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