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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,256.90, 237,685.73 and 95,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,256.90, 237,685.73 and 95,773.86 is: 132,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,256.90 : 237,685.73 = 95,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,256.90/237,685.73 = 95,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,256.90x = 237,685.73 × 95,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,256.90x = 22,764,079,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,079,350.15/172,256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,151.92

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