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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,360.96, 237,829.14 and 95,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,360.96, 237,829.14 and 95,870.08 is: 132,284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,360.96 : 237,829.14 = 95,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,360.96/237,829.14 = 95,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,360.96x = 237,829.14 × 95,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,360.96x = 22,800,698,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,698,678.13/172,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,284.59

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