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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,405.68, 237,922.74 and 95,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,405.68, 237,922.74 and 95,930.88 is: 132,386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,405.68 : 237,922.74 = 95,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,405.68/237,922.74 = 95,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,405.68x = 237,922.74 × 95,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,405.68x = 22,824,137,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,137,820.21/172,405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,386.23

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