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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,111.59, 237,513.22 and 95,643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,111.59, 237,513.22 and 95,643.14 is: 131,987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,111.59 : 237,513.22 = 95,643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,111.59/237,513.22 = 95,643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,111.59x = 237,513.22 × 95,643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,111.59x = 22,716,508,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716,508,725.64/172,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,987.09

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