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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,258.44, 237,712.22 and 95,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,258.44, 237,712.22 and 95,773.58 is: 132,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,258.44 : 237,712.22 = 95,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,258.44/237,712.22 = 95,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,258.44x = 237,712.22 × 95,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,258.44x = 22,766,550,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,766,550,434.56/172,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,165.08

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