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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,336.56, 237,821.04 and 95,854.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,336.56, 237,821.04 and 95,854.01 is: 132,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,336.56 : 237,821.04 = 95,854.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,336.56/237,821.04 = 95,854.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,336.56x = 237,821.04 × 95,854.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,336.56x = 22,796,099,751.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796,099,751.82/172,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,276.63

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