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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,338.28, 237,822.61 and 95,857.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,338.28, 237,822.61 and 95,857.53 is: 132,281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,338.28 : 237,822.61 = 95,857.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,338.28/237,822.61 = 95,857.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,338.28x = 237,822.61 × 95,857.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,338.28x = 22,797,087,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,087,972.75/172,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,281.05

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