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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,144.22, 237,543.87 and 95,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,144.22, 237,543.87 and 95,658.45 is: 132,000.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,144.22 : 237,543.87 = 95,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,144.22/237,543.87 = 95,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,144.22x = 237,543.87 × 95,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,144.22x = 22,723,078,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,078,411.20/172,144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,000.24

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