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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,164.27, 237,586.50 and 95,680.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,164.27, 237,586.50 and 95,680.97 is: 132,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,164.27 : 237,586.50 = 95,680.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,164.27/237,586.50 = 95,680.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,164.27x = 237,586.50 × 95,680.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,164.27x = 22,732,505,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,505,590.97/172,164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,039.62

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