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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,299.75, 237,779.87 and 95,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,299.75, 237,779.87 and 95,826.69 is: 132,244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,299.75 : 237,779.87 = 95,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,299.75/237,779.87 = 95,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,299.75x = 237,779.87 × 95,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,299.75x = 22,785,657,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,657,238.62/172,299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,244.28

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