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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,125.08, 237,527.89 and 95,642.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,125.08, 237,527.89 and 95,642.21 is: 131,983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,125.08 : 237,527.89 = 95,642.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,125.08/237,527.89 = 95,642.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,125.08x = 237,527.89 × 95,642.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,125.08x = 22,717,692,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717,692,336.24/172,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,983.63

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