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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,147.32, 237,562.38 and 94,624.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,147.32, 237,562.38 and 94,624.74 is: 130,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,147.32 : 237,562.38 = 94,624.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,147.32/237,562.38 = 94,624.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,147.32x = 237,562.38 × 94,624.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,147.32x = 22,479,278,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,278,441.28/172,147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,581.63

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