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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,147.34, 237,569.10 and 95,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,147.34, 237,569.10 and 95,669.66 is: 132,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,147.34 : 237,569.10 = 95,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,147.34/237,569.10 = 95,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,147.34x = 237,569.10 × 95,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,147.34x = 22,728,153,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728,153,951.24/172,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,027.33

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