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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,111.92, 237,517.50 and 95,638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,111.92, 237,517.50 and 95,638.08 is: 131,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,111.92 : 237,517.50 = 95,638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,111.92/237,517.50 = 95,638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,111.92x = 237,517.50 × 95,638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,111.92x = 22,715,717,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715,717,666.40/172,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,982.25

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