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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,188.15, 237,619.43 and 95,704.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,188.15, 237,619.43 and 95,704.83 is: 132,072.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,188.15 : 237,619.43 = 95,704.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,188.15/237,619.43 = 95,704.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,188.15x = 237,619.43 × 95,704.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,188.15x = 22,741,326,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,326,766.36/172,188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,072.54

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