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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,234.08, 237,664.33 and 95,756.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,234.08, 237,664.33 and 95,756.45 is: 132,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,234.08 : 237,664.33 = 95,756.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,234.08/237,664.33 = 95,756.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,234.08x = 237,664.33 × 95,756.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,234.08x = 22,757,891,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,891,104.72/172,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,133.50

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