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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,340.28, 237,825.37 and 95,859.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,340.28, 237,825.37 and 95,859.53 is: 132,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,340.28 : 237,825.37 = 95,859.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,340.28/237,825.37 = 95,859.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,340.28x = 237,825.37 × 95,859.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,340.28x = 22,797,828,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,828,190.28/172,340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,283.81

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