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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,232.52, 237,684.96 and 95,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,232.52, 237,684.96 and 95,753.94 is: 132,142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,232.52 : 237,684.96 = 95,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,232.52/237,684.96 = 95,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,232.52x = 237,684.96 × 95,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,232.52x = 22,759,271,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,271,398.74/172,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,142.71

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