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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,146.22, 237,546.63 and 95,660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,146.22, 237,546.63 and 95,660.45 is: 132,003.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,146.22 : 237,546.63 = 95,660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,146.22/237,546.63 = 95,660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,146.22x = 237,546.63 × 95,660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,146.22x = 22,723,817,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723,817,521.78/172,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,003.00

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