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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,330.02, 237,786.36 and 95,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,330.02, 237,786.36 and 95,839.08 is: 132,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,330.02 : 237,786.36 = 95,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,330.02/237,786.36 = 95,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,330.02x = 237,786.36 × 95,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,330.02x = 22,789,225,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789,225,978.95/172,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,241.76

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