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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,326.26, 237,806.09 and 95,845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,326.26, 237,806.09 and 95,845.13 is: 132,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,326.26 : 237,806.09 = 95,845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,326.26/237,806.09 = 95,845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,326.26x = 237,806.09 × 95,845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,326.26x = 22,792,555,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,555,131.62/172,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,263.97

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