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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,366.92, 237,848.22 and 95,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,366.92, 237,848.22 and 95,873.58 is: 132,295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,366.92 : 237,848.22 = 95,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,366.92/237,848.22 = 95,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,366.92x = 237,848.22 × 95,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,366.92x = 22,803,360,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803,360,348.03/172,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,295.46

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