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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,251.23, 237,717.38 and 95,770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,251.23, 237,717.38 and 95,770.92 is: 132,169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,251.23 : 237,717.38 = 95,770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,251.23/237,717.38 = 95,770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,251.23x = 237,717.38 × 95,770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,251.23x = 22,766,411,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,411,703.74/172,251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,169.81

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