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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,280.57, 237,747.40 and 95,798.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,280.57, 237,747.40 and 95,798.83 is: 132,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,280.57 : 237,747.40 = 95,798.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,280.57/237,747.40 = 95,798.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,280.57x = 237,747.40 × 95,798.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,280.57x = 22,775,922,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,922,237.66/172,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,202.50

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