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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,235.52, 237,689.10 and 95,756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,235.52, 237,689.10 and 95,756.94 is: 132,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,235.52 : 237,689.10 = 95,756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,235.52/237,689.10 = 95,756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,235.52x = 237,689.10 × 95,756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,235.52x = 22,760,380,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,380,887.35/172,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,146.85

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