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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,553.73, 236,737.22 and 95,073.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,553.73, 236,737.22 and 95,073.93 is: 131,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,553.73 : 236,737.22 = 95,073.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,553.73/236,737.22 = 95,073.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,553.73x = 236,737.22 × 95,073.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,553.73x = 22,507,537,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,507,537,407.30/171,553.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,198.19

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