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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,205.97, 237,647.10 and 94,684.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,205.97, 237,647.10 and 94,684.89 is: 130,666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,205.97 : 237,647.10 = 94,684.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,205.97/237,647.10 = 94,684.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,205.97x = 237,647.10 × 94,684.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,205.97x = 22,501,589,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,589,522.32/172,205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,666.72

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