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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,263.82, 237,724.29 and 95,782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,263.82, 237,724.29 and 95,782.10 is: 132,179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,263.82 : 237,724.29 = 95,782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,263.82/237,724.29 = 95,782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,263.82x = 237,724.29 × 95,782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,263.82x = 22,769,730,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,730,797.97/172,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,179.41

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