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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,267.81, 237,737.52 and 95,794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,267.81, 237,737.52 and 95,794.65 is: 132,201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,267.81 : 237,737.52 = 95,794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,267.81/237,737.52 = 95,794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,267.81x = 237,737.52 × 95,794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,267.81x = 22,773,982,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,982,520.27/172,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,201.04

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