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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,254.10, 237,718.57 and 95,781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,254.10, 237,718.57 and 95,781.04 is: 132,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,254.10 : 237,718.57 = 95,781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,254.10/237,718.57 = 95,781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,254.10x = 237,718.57 × 95,781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,254.10x = 22,768,931,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,931,861.91/172,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,182.23

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