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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,268.92, 237,702.26 and 95,785.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,268.92, 237,702.26 and 95,785.86 is: 132,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,268.92 : 237,702.26 = 95,785.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,268.92/237,702.26 = 95,785.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,268.92x = 237,702.26 × 95,785.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,268.92x = 22,768,515,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768,515,398.04/172,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,168.45

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