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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,245.88, 237,719 and 95,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,245.88, 237,719 and 95,772.60 is: 132,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,245.88 : 237,719 = 95,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,245.88/237,719 = 95,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,245.88x = 237,719 × 95,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,245.88x = 22,766,966,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,966,699.40/172,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,177.13

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