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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,192.10, 237,629.50 and 94,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,192.10, 237,629.50 and 94,666.80 is: 130,642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,192.10 : 237,629.50 = 94,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,192.10/237,629.50 = 94,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,192.10x = 237,629.50 × 94,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,192.10x = 22,495,624,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,495,624,350.60/172,192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,642.60

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