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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,824.56, 237,106.50 and 95,338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,824.56, 237,106.50 and 95,338.81 is: 131,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,824.56 : 237,106.50 = 95,338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,824.56/237,106.50 = 95,338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,824.56x = 237,106.50 × 95,338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,824.56x = 22,605,450,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,450,722.15/171,824.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,561.23

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