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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,401.68, 237,917.22 and 95,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,401.68, 237,917.22 and 95,926.88 is: 132,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,401.68 : 237,917.22 = 95,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,401.68/237,917.22 = 95,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,401.68x = 237,917.22 × 95,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,401.68x = 22,822,656,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,656,612.87/172,401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,380.71

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