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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,179.84, 237,602.68 and 95,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,179.84, 237,602.68 and 95,698.56 is: 132,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,179.84 : 237,602.68 = 95,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,179.84/237,602.68 = 95,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,179.84x = 237,602.68 × 95,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,179.84x = 22,738,234,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738,234,328.14/172,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,060.96

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