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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,346.43, 237,833.52 and 95,861.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,346.43, 237,833.52 and 95,861.58 is: 132,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,346.43 : 237,833.52 = 95,861.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,346.43/237,833.52 = 95,861.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,346.43x = 237,833.52 × 95,861.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,346.43x = 22,799,095,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,095,752.81/172,346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,286.44

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