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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,343.04, 237,804.28 and 95,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,343.04, 237,804.28 and 95,852.08 is: 132,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,343.04 : 237,804.28 = 95,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,343.04/237,804.28 = 95,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,343.04x = 237,804.28 × 95,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,343.04x = 22,794,034,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794,034,870.90/172,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,259.68

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