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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,821.59, 237,115.06 and 95,340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,821.59, 237,115.06 and 95,340.98 is: 131,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,821.59 : 237,115.06 = 95,340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,821.59/237,115.06 = 95,340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,821.59x = 237,115.06 × 95,340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,821.59x = 22,606,782,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,782,547.59/171,821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,571.26

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