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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,231.83, 237,666.46 and 95,746.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,231.83, 237,666.46 and 95,746.27 is: 132,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,231.83 : 237,666.46 = 95,746.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,231.83/237,666.46 = 95,746.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,231.83x = 237,666.46 × 95,746.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,231.83x = 22,755,675,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755,675,949.47/172,231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,122.36

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