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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,187.71, 237,617.48 and 95,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,187.71, 237,617.48 and 95,704.84 is: 132,071.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,187.71 : 237,617.48 = 95,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,187.71/237,617.48 = 95,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,187.71x = 237,617.48 × 95,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,187.71x = 22,741,143,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,143,440.89/172,187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,071.82

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