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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,060.83, 237,481.90 and 95,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,060.83, 237,481.90 and 95,606.20 is: 131,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,060.83 : 237,481.90 = 95,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,060.83/237,481.90 = 95,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,060.83x = 237,481.90 × 95,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,060.83x = 22,704,741,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704,741,686.59/172,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,957.64

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