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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,831.69, 237,129.08 and 95,351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,831.69, 237,129.08 and 95,351.09 is: 131,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,831.69 : 237,129.08 = 95,351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,831.69/237,129.08 = 95,351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,831.69x = 237,129.08 × 95,351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,831.69x = 22,610,514,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,610,514,586.30/171,831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,585.24

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