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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,212.62, 237,653.26 and 95,729.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,212.62, 237,653.26 and 95,729.31 is: 132,106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,212.62 : 237,653.26 = 95,729.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,212.62/237,653.26 = 95,729.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,212.62x = 237,653.26 × 95,729.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,212.62x = 22,750,382,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,750,382,359.73/172,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,106.36

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