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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,268.85, 237,731.69 and 95,794.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,268.85, 237,731.69 and 95,794.93 is: 132,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,268.85 : 237,731.69 = 95,794.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,268.85/237,731.69 = 95,794.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,268.85x = 237,731.69 × 95,794.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,268.85x = 22,773,489,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,489,529.03/172,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,197.37

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