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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,111.38, 237,510.68 and 95,631.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,111.38, 237,510.68 and 95,631.18 is: 131,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,111.38 : 237,510.68 = 95,631.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,111.38/237,510.68 = 95,631.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,111.38x = 237,510.68 × 95,631.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,111.38x = 22,713,426,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,713,426,591.00/172,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,969.35

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