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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,167.93, 237,597.84 and 95,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,167.93, 237,597.84 and 95,688.54 is: 132,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,167.93 : 237,597.84 = 95,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,167.93/237,597.84 = 95,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,167.93x = 237,597.84 × 95,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,167.93x = 22,735,390,416.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735,390,416.75/172,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,053.57

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