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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,359.96, 237,827.76 and 95,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,359.96, 237,827.76 and 95,869.08 is: 132,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,359.96 : 237,827.76 = 95,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,359.96/237,827.76 = 95,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,359.96x = 237,827.76 × 95,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,359.96x = 22,800,328,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,328,549.66/172,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,283.21

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