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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,336.28, 237,819.85 and 95,855.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,336.28, 237,819.85 and 95,855.53 is: 132,278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,336.28 : 237,819.85 = 95,855.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,336.28/237,819.85 = 95,855.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,336.28x = 237,819.85 × 95,855.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,336.28x = 22,796,346,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796,346,709.13/172,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,278.28

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