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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,325.40, 237,805.92 and 95,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,325.40, 237,805.92 and 95,844.12 is: 132,263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,325.40 : 237,805.92 = 95,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,325.40/237,805.92 = 95,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,325.40x = 237,805.92 × 95,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,325.40x = 22,792,299,133.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,299,133.19/172,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,263.14

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