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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,241.57, 237,701.48 and 95,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,241.57, 237,701.48 and 95,761.94 is: 132,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,241.57 : 237,701.48 = 95,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,241.57/237,701.48 = 95,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,241.57x = 237,701.48 × 95,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,241.57x = 22,762,753,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,753,198.35/172,241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,155.98

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