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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,261.38, 237,740.41 and 95,788.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,261.38, 237,740.41 and 95,788.10 is: 132,198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,261.38 : 237,740.41 = 95,788.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,261.38/237,740.41 = 95,788.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,261.38x = 237,740.41 × 95,788.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,261.38x = 22,772,702,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772,702,167.12/172,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,198.54

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