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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,205.16, 237,660.06 and 95,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,205.16, 237,660.06 and 95,750.40 is: 132,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,205.16 : 237,660.06 = 95,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,205.16/237,660.06 = 95,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,205.16x = 237,660.06 × 95,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,205.16x = 22,756,045,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756,045,809.02/172,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,144.97

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