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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,244.50, 237,705.32 and 95,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,244.50, 237,705.32 and 95,771.44 is: 132,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,244.50 : 237,705.32 = 95,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,244.50/237,705.32 = 95,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,244.50x = 237,705.32 × 95,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,244.50x = 22,765,381,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,765,381,328.62/172,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,168.99

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