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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,341.99, 237,828.51 and 95,859.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,341.99, 237,828.51 and 95,859.45 is: 132,284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,341.99 : 237,828.51 = 95,859.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,341.99/237,828.51 = 95,859.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,341.99x = 237,828.51 × 95,859.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,341.99x = 22,798,110,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,110,162.92/172,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,284.13

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