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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,111.03, 237,512.45 and 95,642.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,111.03, 237,512.45 and 95,642.57 is: 131,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,111.03 : 237,512.45 = 95,642.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,111.03/237,512.45 = 95,642.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,111.03x = 237,512.45 × 95,642.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,111.03x = 22,716,301,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716,301,957.88/172,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,986.32

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