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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,104.87, 237,501.72 and 95,624.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,104.87, 237,501.72 and 95,624.67 is: 131,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,104.87 : 237,501.72 = 95,624.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,104.87/237,501.72 = 95,624.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,104.87x = 237,501.72 × 95,624.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,104.87x = 22,711,023,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711,023,599.43/172,104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,960.38

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