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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,110.22, 237,511.32 and 95,641.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,110.22, 237,511.32 and 95,641.76 is: 131,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,110.22 : 237,511.32 = 95,641.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,110.22/237,511.32 = 95,641.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,110.22x = 237,511.32 × 95,641.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,110.22x = 22,716,000,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716,000,664.72/172,110.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,985.19

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