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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,234.83, 237,692.16 and 95,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,234.83, 237,692.16 and 95,755.19 is: 132,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,234.83 : 237,692.16 = 95,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,234.83/237,692.16 = 95,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,234.83x = 237,692.16 × 95,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,234.83x = 22,760,256,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,256,753.85/172,234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,146.65

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