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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,211.13, 237,643.94 and 95,730.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,211.13, 237,643.94 and 95,730.05 is: 132,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,211.13 : 237,643.94 = 95,730.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,211.13/237,643.94 = 95,730.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,211.13x = 237,643.94 × 95,730.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,211.13x = 22,749,667,091.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749,667,091.83/172,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,103.35

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