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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,375.58, 237,880.12 and 94,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,375.58, 237,880.12 and 94,852.24 is: 130,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,375.58 : 237,880.12 = 94,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,375.58/237,880.12 = 94,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,375.58x = 237,880.12 × 94,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,375.58x = 22,563,462,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,462,233.47/172,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,897.09

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