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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,183.76, 237,602.06 and 95,697.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,183.76, 237,602.06 and 95,697.89 is: 132,056.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,183.76 : 237,602.06 = 95,697.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,183.76/237,602.06 = 95,697.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,183.76x = 237,602.06 × 95,697.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,183.76x = 22,738,015,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738,015,385.03/172,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,056.68

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