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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,194.41, 237,614.61 and 95,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,194.41, 237,614.61 and 95,707.50 is: 132,068.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,194.41 : 237,614.61 = 95,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,194.41/237,614.61 = 95,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,194.41x = 237,614.61 × 95,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,194.41x = 22,741,500,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,500,422.71/172,194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,068.75

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