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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,380.24, 237,855.74 and 95,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,380.24, 237,855.74 and 95,889.24 is: 132,311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,380.24 : 237,855.74 = 95,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,380.24/237,855.74 = 95,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,380.24x = 237,855.74 × 95,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,380.24x = 22,807,805,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,805,658.79/172,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,311.02

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