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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,233.39, 237,668.62 and 95,747.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,233.39, 237,668.62 and 95,747.83 is: 132,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,233.39 : 237,668.62 = 95,747.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,233.39/237,668.62 = 95,747.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,233.39x = 237,668.62 × 95,747.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,233.39x = 22,756,255,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756,255,132.56/172,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,124.52

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