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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,329.52, 237,812.40 and 95,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,329.52, 237,812.40 and 95,847.88 is: 132,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,329.52 : 237,812.40 = 95,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,329.52/237,812.40 = 95,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,329.52x = 237,812.40 × 95,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,329.52x = 22,793,814,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,814,377.71/172,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,268.77

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