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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,823.37, 237,117.53 and 95,342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,823.37, 237,117.53 and 95,342.76 is: 131,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,823.37 : 237,117.53 = 95,342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,823.37/237,117.53 = 95,342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,823.37x = 237,117.53 × 95,342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,823.37x = 22,607,439,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,439,277.87/171,823.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,573.72

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