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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,153.90, 237,573.71 and 95,680.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,153.90, 237,573.71 and 95,680.18 is: 132,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,153.90 : 237,573.71 = 95,680.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,153.90/237,573.71 = 95,680.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,153.90x = 237,573.71 × 95,680.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,153.90x = 22,731,095,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,731,095,336.07/172,153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,039.39

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