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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,148.34, 237,570.48 and 95,670.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,148.34, 237,570.48 and 95,670.66 is: 132,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,148.34 : 237,570.48 = 95,670.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,148.34/237,570.48 = 95,670.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,148.34x = 237,570.48 × 95,670.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,148.34x = 22,728,524,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728,524,618.12/172,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,028.72

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