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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,204.56, 237,645.14 and 94,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,204.56, 237,645.14 and 94,683.48 is: 130,664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,204.56 : 237,645.14 = 94,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,204.56/237,645.14 = 94,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,204.56x = 237,645.14 × 94,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,204.56x = 22,501,068,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,068,386.87/172,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,664.77

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