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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,167.80, 237,591.33 and 95,684.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,167.80, 237,591.33 and 95,684.47 is: 132,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,167.80 : 237,591.33 = 95,684.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,167.80/237,591.33 = 95,684.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,167.80x = 237,591.33 × 95,684.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,167.80x = 22,733,800,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,733,800,487.65/172,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,044.44

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