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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,109.92, 237,514.74 and 95,636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,109.92, 237,514.74 and 95,636.08 is: 131,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,109.92 : 237,514.74 = 95,636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,109.92/237,514.74 = 95,636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,109.92x = 237,514.74 × 95,636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,109.92x = 22,714,978,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714,978,675.82/172,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,979.49

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