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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,368.23, 237,865.29 and 95,886.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,368.23, 237,865.29 and 95,886.41 is: 132,321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,368.23 : 237,865.29 = 95,886.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,368.23/237,865.29 = 95,886.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,368.23x = 237,865.29 × 95,886.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,368.23x = 22,808,048,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808,048,721.71/172,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,321.65

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