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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,280.21, 237,746.89 and 95,797.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,280.21, 237,746.89 and 95,797.66 is: 132,200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,280.21 : 237,746.89 = 95,797.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,280.21/237,746.89 = 95,797.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,280.21x = 237,746.89 × 95,797.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,280.21x = 22,775,596,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,596,903.95/172,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,200.89

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