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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,242.74, 237,702.89 and 95,769.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,242.74, 237,702.89 and 95,769.62 is: 132,166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,242.74 : 237,702.89 = 95,769.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,242.74/237,702.89 = 95,769.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,242.74x = 237,702.89 × 95,769.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,242.74x = 22,764,715,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,715,390.50/172,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,166.47

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