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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,214.16, 237,641.76 and 95,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,214.16, 237,641.76 and 95,727.24 is: 132,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,214.16 : 237,641.76 = 95,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,214.16/237,641.76 = 95,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,214.16x = 237,641.76 × 95,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,214.16x = 22,748,789,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748,789,793.54/172,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,095.93

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