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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,234.52, 237,687.72 and 95,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,234.52, 237,687.72 and 95,755.94 is: 132,145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,234.52 : 237,687.72 = 95,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,234.52/237,687.72 = 95,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,234.52x = 237,687.72 × 95,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,234.52x = 22,760,011,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,011,055.06/172,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,145.47

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