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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,260.19, 237,714.63 and 95,775.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,260.19, 237,714.63 and 95,775.33 is: 132,167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,260.19 : 237,714.63 = 95,775.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,260.19/237,714.63 = 95,775.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,260.19x = 237,714.63 × 95,775.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,260.19x = 22,767,197,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,197,134.08/172,260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,167.49

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