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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,057.14, 237,445.52 and 95,582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,057.14, 237,445.52 and 95,582.04 is: 131,906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,057.14 : 237,445.52 = 95,582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,057.14/237,445.52 = 95,582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,057.14x = 237,445.52 × 95,582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,057.14x = 22,695,526,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695,526,712.55/172,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,906.92

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