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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,242.88, 237,714.84 and 95,769.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,242.88, 237,714.84 and 95,769.58 is: 132,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,242.88 : 237,714.84 = 95,769.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,242.88/237,714.84 = 95,769.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,242.88x = 237,714.84 × 95,769.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,242.88x = 22,765,850,386.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,850,386.57/172,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,172.95

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