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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,246.07, 237,699.33 and 95,762.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,246.07, 237,699.33 and 95,762.73 is: 132,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,246.07 : 237,699.33 = 95,762.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,246.07/237,699.33 = 95,762.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,246.07x = 237,699.33 × 95,762.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,246.07x = 22,762,737,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,737,431.70/172,246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,152.43

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