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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,241.49, 237,701.17 and 95,768.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,241.49, 237,701.17 and 95,768.37 is: 132,164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,241.49 : 237,701.17 = 95,768.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,241.49/237,701.17 = 95,768.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,241.49x = 237,701.17 × 95,768.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,241.49x = 22,764,252,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,252,409.49/172,241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,164.74

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