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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,235.40, 237,656.12 and 95,752.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,235.40, 237,656.12 and 95,752.36 is: 132,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,235.40 : 237,656.12 = 95,752.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,235.40/237,656.12 = 95,752.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,235.40x = 237,656.12 × 95,752.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,235.40x = 22,756,134,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756,134,358.44/172,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,122.29

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