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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,145.22, 237,545.25 and 95,659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,145.22, 237,545.25 and 95,659.45 is: 132,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,145.22 : 237,545.25 = 95,659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,145.22/237,545.25 = 95,659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,145.22x = 237,545.25 × 95,659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,145.22x = 22,723,447,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,447,965.11/172,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,001.62

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