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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,258.88, 237,736.96 and 95,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,258.88, 237,736.96 and 95,785.60 is: 132,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,258.88 : 237,736.96 = 95,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,258.88/237,736.96 = 95,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,258.88x = 237,736.96 × 95,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,258.88x = 22,771,777,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,777,355.78/172,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,195.09

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