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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,303.79, 237,779.37 and 95,821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,303.79, 237,779.37 and 95,821.22 is: 132,233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,303.79 : 237,779.37 = 95,821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,303.79/237,779.37 = 95,821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,303.79x = 237,779.37 × 95,821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,303.79x = 22,784,308,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,308,135.33/172,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,233.36

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