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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,333.02, 237,790.50 and 95,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,333.02, 237,790.50 and 95,842.08 is: 132,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,333.02 : 237,790.50 = 95,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,333.02/237,790.50 = 95,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,333.02x = 237,790.50 × 95,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,333.02x = 22,790,336,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790,336,124.24/172,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,245.90

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