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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,240.38, 237,684.33 and 95,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,240.38, 237,684.33 and 95,759.37 is: 132,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,240.38 : 237,684.33 = 95,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,240.38/237,684.33 = 95,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,240.38x = 237,684.33 × 95,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,240.38x = 22,760,501,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,501,699.67/172,240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,143.82

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