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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,327.63, 237,816.20 and 95,849.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,327.63, 237,816.20 and 95,849.83 is: 132,275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,327.63 : 237,816.20 = 95,849.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,327.63/237,816.20 = 95,849.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,327.63x = 237,816.20 × 95,849.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,327.63x = 22,794,642,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794,642,878.14/172,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,275.04

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