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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,292.64, 237,764.04 and 95,810.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,292.64, 237,764.04 and 95,810.10 is: 132,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,292.64 : 237,764.04 = 95,810.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,292.64/237,764.04 = 95,810.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,292.64x = 237,764.04 × 95,810.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,292.64x = 22,780,196,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780,196,448.80/172,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,218.05

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