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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,339.02, 237,798.78 and 95,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,339.02, 237,798.78 and 95,848.08 is: 132,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,339.02 : 237,798.78 = 95,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,339.02/237,798.78 = 95,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,339.02x = 237,798.78 × 95,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,339.02x = 22,792,556,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,556,489.34/172,339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,254.18

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