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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,144.37, 237,565.21 and 95,666.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,144.37, 237,565.21 and 95,666.69 is: 132,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,144.37 : 237,565.21 = 95,666.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,144.37/237,565.21 = 95,666.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,144.37x = 237,565.21 × 95,666.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,144.37x = 22,727,075,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,075,633.70/172,144.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,023.35

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