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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,214.84, 237,695.04 and 95,760.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,214.84, 237,695.04 and 95,760.77 is: 132,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,214.84 : 237,695.04 = 95,760.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,214.84/237,695.04 = 95,760.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,214.84x = 237,695.04 × 95,760.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,214.84x = 22,761,858,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761,858,867.11/172,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,171.30

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