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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,398.03, 237,904.72 and 95,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,398.03, 237,904.72 and 95,913.24 is: 132,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,398.03 : 237,904.72 = 95,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,398.03/237,904.72 = 95,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,398.03x = 237,904.72 × 95,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,398.03x = 22,818,212,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,212,506.49/172,398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,357.73

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