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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,235.97, 237,683.43 and 95,756.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,235.97, 237,683.43 and 95,756.58 is: 132,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,235.97 : 237,683.43 = 95,756.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,235.97/237,683.43 = 95,756.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,235.97x = 237,683.43 × 95,756.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,235.97x = 22,759,752,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,752,379.47/172,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,142.85

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