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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,179.99, 237,596.88 and 95,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,179.99, 237,596.88 and 95,694.12 is: 132,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,179.99 : 237,596.88 = 95,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,179.99/237,596.88 = 95,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,179.99x = 237,596.88 × 95,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,179.99x = 22,736,624,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,736,624,346.35/172,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,051.49

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