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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,182.99, 237,601.02 and 95,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,182.99, 237,601.02 and 95,697.12 is: 132,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,182.99 : 237,601.02 = 95,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,182.99/237,601.02 = 95,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,182.99x = 237,601.02 × 95,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,182.99x = 22,737,733,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,733,323.06/172,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,055.63

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