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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,167.27, 237,590.64 and 95,683.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,167.27, 237,590.64 and 95,683.97 is: 132,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,167.27 : 237,590.64 = 95,683.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,167.27/237,590.64 = 95,683.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,167.27x = 237,590.64 × 95,683.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,167.27x = 22,733,614,482.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,733,614,482.09/172,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,043.76

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