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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,221.14, 237,657.74 and 95,740.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,221.14, 237,657.74 and 95,740.06 is: 132,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,221.14 : 237,657.74 = 95,740.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,221.14/237,657.74 = 95,740.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,221.14x = 237,657.74 × 95,740.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,221.14x = 22,753,366,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753,366,287.06/172,221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,117.15

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