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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,247.88, 237,721.76 and 95,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,247.88, 237,721.76 and 95,774.60 is: 132,179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,247.88 : 237,721.76 = 95,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,247.88/237,721.76 = 95,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,247.88x = 237,721.76 × 95,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,247.88x = 22,767,706,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,706,475.30/172,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,179.89

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