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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,191.15, 237,623.58 and 95,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,191.15, 237,623.58 and 95,707.83 is: 132,076.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,191.15 : 237,623.58 = 95,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,191.15/237,623.58 = 95,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,191.15x = 237,623.58 × 95,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,191.15x = 22,742,437,198.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742,437,198.63/172,191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,076.69

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