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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,165.80, 237,588.57 and 95,682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,165.80, 237,588.57 and 95,682.47 is: 132,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,165.80 : 237,588.57 = 95,682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,165.80/237,588.57 = 95,682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,165.80x = 237,588.57 × 95,682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,165.80x = 22,733,060,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,733,060,033.43/172,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,041.67

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