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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,824.06, 237,105.81 and 95,338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,824.06, 237,105.81 and 95,338.31 is: 131,560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,824.06 : 237,105.81 = 95,338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,824.06/237,105.81 = 95,338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,824.06x = 237,105.81 × 95,338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,824.06x = 22,605,266,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,266,089.09/171,824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,560.54

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