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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,183.57, 237,601.80 and 95,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,183.57, 237,601.80 and 95,697.70 is: 132,056.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,183.57 : 237,601.80 = 95,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,183.57/237,601.80 = 95,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,183.57x = 237,601.80 × 95,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,183.57x = 22,737,945,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,945,775.86/172,183.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,056.42

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