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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,251.33, 237,706.62 and 95,768.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,251.33, 237,706.62 and 95,768.02 is: 132,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,251.33 : 237,706.62 = 95,768.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,251.33/237,706.62 = 95,768.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,251.33x = 237,706.62 × 95,768.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,251.33x = 22,764,692,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,692,276.30/172,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,159.75

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