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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,247.07, 237,700.71 and 95,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,247.07, 237,700.71 and 95,763.73 is: 132,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,247.07 : 237,700.71 = 95,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,247.07/237,700.71 = 95,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,247.07x = 237,700.71 × 95,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,247.07x = 22,763,106,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,106,613.25/172,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,153.81

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