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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,290.04, 237,749.07 and 95,807.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,290.04, 237,749.07 and 95,807.61 is: 132,208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,290.04 : 237,749.07 = 95,807.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,290.04/237,749.07 = 95,807.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,290.04x = 237,749.07 × 95,807.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,290.04x = 22,778,170,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,170,535.70/172,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,208.29

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