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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,367.23, 237,863.91 and 95,885.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,367.23, 237,863.91 and 95,885.41 is: 132,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,367.23 : 237,863.91 = 95,885.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,367.23/237,863.91 = 95,885.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,367.23x = 237,863.91 × 95,885.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,367.23x = 22,807,678,534.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,678,534.55/172,367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,320.27

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