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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,189.22, 237,619.55 and 95,706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,189.22, 237,619.55 and 95,706.35 is: 132,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,189.22 : 237,619.55 = 95,706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,189.22/237,619.55 = 95,706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,189.22x = 237,619.55 × 95,706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,189.22x = 22,741,698,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,698,152.51/172,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,073.88

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