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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,311.78, 237,776.48 and 95,831.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,311.78, 237,776.48 and 95,831.03 is: 132,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,311.78 : 237,776.48 = 95,831.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,311.78/237,776.48 = 95,831.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,311.78x = 237,776.48 × 95,831.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,311.78x = 22,786,364,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786,364,988.17/172,311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,239.16

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