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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,055.88, 237,443.76 and 95,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,055.88, 237,443.76 and 95,580.72 is: 131,905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,055.88 : 237,443.76 = 95,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,055.88/237,443.76 = 95,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,055.88x = 237,443.76 × 95,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,055.88x = 22,695,045,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695,045,540.31/172,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,905.09

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