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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,268.81, 237,738.90 and 95,795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,268.81, 237,738.90 and 95,795.65 is: 132,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,268.81 : 237,738.90 = 95,795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,268.81/237,738.90 = 95,795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,268.81x = 237,738.90 × 95,795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,268.81x = 22,774,352,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,352,455.79/172,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,202.41

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