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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,164.52, 237,586.84 and 95,681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,164.52, 237,586.84 and 95,681.22 is: 132,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,164.52 : 237,586.84 = 95,681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,164.52/237,586.84 = 95,681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,164.52x = 237,586.84 × 95,681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,164.52x = 22,732,598,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,598,707.14/172,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,039.97

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