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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,164.86, 237,587.26 and 95,681.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,164.86, 237,587.26 and 95,681.55 is: 132,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,164.86 : 237,587.26 = 95,681.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,164.86/237,587.26 = 95,681.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,164.86x = 237,587.26 × 95,681.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,164.86x = 22,732,717,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,717,297.05/172,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,040.40

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