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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,327.02, 237,807.12 and 95,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,327.02, 237,807.12 and 95,845.88 is: 132,265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,327.02 : 237,807.12 = 95,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,327.02/237,807.12 = 95,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,327.02x = 237,807.12 × 95,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,327.02x = 22,792,832,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,832,686.67/172,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,265.00

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