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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,161.86, 237,583.13 and 95,678.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,161.86, 237,583.13 and 95,678.55 is: 132,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,161.86 : 237,583.13 = 95,678.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,161.86/237,583.13 = 95,678.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,161.86x = 237,583.13 × 95,678.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,161.86x = 22,731,608,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,731,608,904.47/172,161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,036.27

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