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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,146.72, 237,547.32 and 95,660.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,146.72, 237,547.32 and 95,660.95 is: 132,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,146.72 : 237,547.32 = 95,660.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,146.72/237,547.32 = 95,660.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,146.72x = 237,547.32 × 95,660.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,146.72x = 22,724,002,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724,002,301.15/172,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,003.69

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