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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,327.96, 237,794.40 and 95,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,327.96, 237,794.40 and 95,834.64 is: 132,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,327.96 : 237,794.40 = 95,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,327.96/237,794.40 = 95,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,327.96x = 237,794.40 × 95,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,327.96x = 22,788,940,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,788,940,718.02/172,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,241.69

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