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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,337.06, 237,821.73 and 95,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,337.06, 237,821.73 and 95,854.51 is: 132,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,337.06 : 237,821.73 = 95,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,337.06/237,821.73 = 95,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,337.06x = 237,821.73 × 95,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,337.06x = 22,796,285,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796,285,396.50/172,337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,277.33

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