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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,182.07, 237,599.73 and 95,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,182.07, 237,599.73 and 95,696.20 is: 132,054.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,182.07 : 237,599.73 = 95,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,182.07/237,599.73 = 95,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,182.07x = 237,599.73 × 95,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,182.07x = 22,737,391,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,391,579.03/172,182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,054.35

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