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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,235.68, 237,686.16 and 94,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,235.68, 237,686.16 and 94,716.32 is: 130,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,235.68 : 237,686.16 = 94,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,235.68/237,686.16 = 94,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,235.68x = 237,686.16 × 94,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,235.68x = 22,512,757,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,757,916.55/172,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,709.03

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