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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,168.93, 237,599.22 and 95,689.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,168.93, 237,599.22 and 95,689.54 is: 132,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,168.93 : 237,599.22 = 95,689.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,168.93/237,599.22 = 95,689.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,168.93x = 237,599.22 × 95,689.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,168.93x = 22,735,760,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735,760,066.16/172,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,054.95

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