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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,393.26, 237,901.96 and 95,919.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,393.26, 237,901.96 and 95,919.67 is: 132,368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,393.26 : 237,901.96 = 95,919.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,393.26/237,901.96 = 95,919.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,393.26x = 237,901.96 × 95,919.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,393.26x = 22,819,477,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,819,477,495.55/172,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,368.73

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