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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,164.69, 237,587.04 and 95,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,164.69, 237,587.04 and 95,681.34 is: 132,040.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,164.69 : 237,587.04 = 95,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,164.69/237,587.04 = 95,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,164.69x = 237,587.04 × 95,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,164.69x = 22,732,646,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,646,353.83/172,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,040.12

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