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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,352.97, 237,843.68 and 95,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,352.97, 237,843.68 and 95,869.44 is: 132,297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,352.97 : 237,843.68 = 95,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,352.97/237,843.68 = 95,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,352.97x = 237,843.68 × 95,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,352.97x = 22,801,939,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801,939,929.79/172,352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,297.92

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