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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,366.23, 237,862.53 and 95,884.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,366.23, 237,862.53 and 95,884.41 is: 132,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,366.23 : 237,862.53 = 95,884.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,366.23/237,862.53 = 95,884.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,366.23x = 237,862.53 × 95,884.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,366.23x = 22,807,308,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,308,350.16/172,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,318.89

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