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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,057.73, 237,477.60 and 95,603.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,057.73, 237,477.60 and 95,603.09 is: 131,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,057.73 : 237,477.60 = 95,603.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,057.73/237,477.60 = 95,603.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,057.73x = 237,477.60 × 95,603.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,057.73x = 22,703,591,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703,591,178.40/172,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,953.34

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