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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,236.97, 237,684.81 and 95,757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,236.97, 237,684.81 and 95,757.58 is: 132,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,236.97 : 237,684.81 = 95,757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,236.97/237,684.81 = 95,757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,236.97x = 237,684.81 × 95,757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,236.97x = 22,760,122,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,122,208.36/172,236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,144.23

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