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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,977.43, 171,171.24 and 95,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,977.43, 171,171.24 and 95,245.92 is: 131,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,977.43 : 171,171.24 = 95,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,977.43/171,171.24 = 95,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,977.43x = 171,171.24 × 95,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,977.43x = 16,303,362,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,362,231.34/123,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,502.66

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