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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,261.19, 237,716.01 and 95,776.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,261.19, 237,716.01 and 95,776.33 is: 132,168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,261.19 : 237,716.01 = 95,776.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,261.19/237,716.01 = 95,776.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,261.19x = 237,716.01 × 95,776.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,261.19x = 22,767,567,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,567,020.04/172,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,168.87

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