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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,189.96, 237,620.59 and 95,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,189.96, 237,620.59 and 95,707.10 is: 132,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,189.96 : 237,620.59 = 95,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,189.96/237,620.59 = 95,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,189.96x = 237,620.59 × 95,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,189.96x = 22,741,977,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,977,923.97/172,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,074.94

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