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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,814.06, 237,116.44 and 95,347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,814.06, 237,116.44 and 95,347.66 is: 131,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,814.06 : 237,116.44 = 95,347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,814.06/237,116.44 = 95,347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,814.06x = 237,116.44 × 95,347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,814.06x = 22,608,496,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,496,737.46/171,814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,587.00

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