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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,341.46, 237,827.80 and 95,857.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,341.46, 237,827.80 and 95,857.94 is: 132,282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,341.46 : 237,827.80 = 95,857.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,341.46/237,827.80 = 95,857.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,341.46x = 237,827.80 × 95,857.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,341.46x = 22,797,682,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,682,982.73/172,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,282.06

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