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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,355.32, 237,832.18 and 95,861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,355.32, 237,832.18 and 95,861.96 is: 132,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,355.32 : 237,832.18 = 95,861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,355.32/237,832.18 = 95,861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,355.32x = 237,832.18 × 95,861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,355.32x = 22,799,057,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,057,497.06/172,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,279.40

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