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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,233.90, 237,669.31 and 95,748.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,233.90, 237,669.31 and 95,748.33 is: 132,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,233.90 : 237,669.31 = 95,748.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,233.90/237,669.31 = 95,748.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,233.90x = 237,669.31 × 95,748.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,233.90x = 22,756,439,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756,439,524.75/172,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,125.21

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