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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,148.82, 237,564.99 and 95,667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,148.82, 237,564.99 and 95,667.66 is: 132,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,148.82 : 237,564.99 = 95,667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,148.82/237,564.99 = 95,667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,148.82x = 237,564.99 × 95,667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,148.82x = 22,727,286,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,286,691.22/172,148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,021.16

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