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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,252.23, 237,718.76 and 95,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,252.23, 237,718.76 and 95,771.92 is: 132,171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,252.23 : 237,718.76 = 95,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,252.23/237,718.76 = 95,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,252.23x = 237,718.76 × 95,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,252.23x = 22,766,782,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,782,065.22/172,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,171.19

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