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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,236.84, 237,694.92 and 95,757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,236.84, 237,694.92 and 95,757.18 is: 132,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,236.84 : 237,694.92 = 95,757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,236.84/237,694.92 = 95,757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,236.84x = 237,694.92 × 95,757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,236.84x = 22,760,995,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,995,239.53/172,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,149.40

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