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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,352.08, 237,816.66 and 95,861.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,352.08, 237,816.66 and 95,861.08 is: 132,272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,352.08 : 237,816.66 = 95,861.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,352.08/237,816.66 = 95,861.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,352.08x = 237,816.66 × 95,861.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,352.08x = 22,797,361,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,361,869.59/172,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,272.04

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