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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,240.89, 237,712.08 and 95,767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,240.89, 237,712.08 and 95,767.57 is: 132,170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,240.89 : 237,712.08 = 95,767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,240.89/237,712.08 = 95,767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,240.89x = 237,712.08 × 95,767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,240.89x = 22,765,108,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,108,261.25/172,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,170.17

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