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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,328.26, 237,808.84 and 95,847.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,328.26, 237,808.84 and 95,847.13 is: 132,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,328.26 : 237,808.84 = 95,847.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,328.26/237,808.84 = 95,847.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,328.26x = 237,808.84 × 95,847.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,328.26x = 22,793,294,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,294,802.63/172,328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,266.73

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