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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,267.94, 237,700.86 and 95,784.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,267.94, 237,700.86 and 95,784.86 is: 132,167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,267.94 : 237,700.86 = 95,784.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,267.94/237,700.86 = 95,784.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,267.94x = 237,700.86 × 95,784.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,267.94x = 22,768,143,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,143,596.98/172,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,167.04

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