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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,262.08, 237,732.42 and 95,798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,262.08, 237,732.42 and 95,798.26 is: 132,207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,262.08 : 237,732.42 = 95,798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,262.08/237,732.42 = 95,798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,262.08x = 237,732.42 × 95,798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,262.08x = 22,774,351,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,351,702.60/172,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,207.57

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