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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,231.73, 237,666.33 and 95,746.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,231.73, 237,666.33 and 95,746.17 is: 132,122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,231.73 : 237,666.33 = 95,746.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,231.73/237,666.33 = 95,746.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,231.73x = 237,666.33 × 95,746.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,231.73x = 22,755,641,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755,641,300.82/172,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,122.23

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