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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,129.16, 237,533.51 and 95,646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,129.16, 237,533.51 and 95,646.28 is: 131,989.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,129.16 : 237,533.51 = 95,646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,129.16/237,533.51 = 95,646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,129.16x = 237,533.51 × 95,646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,129.16x = 22,719,196,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,719,196,128.61/172,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,989.23

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