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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,208.08, 237,685.69 and 95,754.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,208.08, 237,685.69 and 95,754.00 is: 132,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,208.08 : 237,685.69 = 95,754.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,208.08/237,685.69 = 95,754.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,208.08x = 237,685.69 × 95,754.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,208.08x = 22,759,355,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,355,234.29/172,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,161.95

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