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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,185.45, 237,604.39 and 95,699.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,185.45, 237,604.39 and 95,699.58 is: 132,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,185.45 : 237,604.39 = 95,699.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,185.45/237,604.39 = 95,699.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,185.45x = 237,604.39 × 95,699.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,185.45x = 22,738,639,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738,639,198.89/172,185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,059.01

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