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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,328.63, 237,817.58 and 95,850.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,328.63, 237,817.58 and 95,850.83 is: 132,276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,328.63 : 237,817.58 = 95,850.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,328.63/237,817.58 = 95,850.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,328.63x = 237,817.58 × 95,850.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,328.63x = 22,795,012,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,012,431.59/172,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,276.41

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