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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,824.19, 237,105.98 and 95,338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,824.19, 237,105.98 and 95,338.43 is: 131,560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,824.19 : 237,105.98 = 95,338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,824.19/237,105.98 = 95,338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,824.19x = 237,105.98 × 95,338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,824.19x = 22,605,312,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,312,173.19/171,824.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,560.71

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