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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,258.38, 237,709.17 and 95,777.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,258.38, 237,709.17 and 95,777.37 is: 132,168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,258.38 : 237,709.17 = 95,777.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,258.38/237,709.17 = 95,777.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,258.38x = 237,709.17 × 95,777.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,258.38x = 22,767,159,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,159,127.48/172,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,168.66

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