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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,257.69, 237,711.18 and 95,772.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,257.69, 237,711.18 and 95,772.83 is: 132,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,257.69 : 237,711.18 = 95,772.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,257.69/237,711.18 = 95,772.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,257.69x = 237,711.18 × 95,772.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,257.69x = 22,766,272,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,272,669.60/172,257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,164.04

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