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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,277.48, 237,748.04 and 94,749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,277.48, 237,748.04 and 94,749.08 is: 130,756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,277.48 : 237,748.04 = 94,749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,277.48/237,748.04 = 94,749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,277.48x = 237,748.04 × 94,749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,277.48x = 22,526,408,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,408,061.80/172,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,756.54

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