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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,819.33, 237,111.96 and 95,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,819.33, 237,111.96 and 95,338.72 is: 131,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,819.33 : 237,111.96 = 95,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,819.33/237,111.96 = 95,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,819.33x = 237,111.96 × 95,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,819.33x = 22,605,950,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,950,880.72/171,819.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,568.15

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