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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,397.03, 237,903.35 and 95,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,397.03, 237,903.35 and 95,912.24 is: 132,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,397.03 : 237,903.35 = 95,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,397.03/237,903.35 = 95,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,397.03x = 237,903.35 × 95,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,397.03x = 22,817,841,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817,841,532.93/172,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,356.35

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