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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,833.73, 237,124.34 and 95,356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,833.73, 237,124.34 and 95,356.16 is: 131,588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,833.73 : 237,124.34 = 95,356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,833.73/237,124.34 = 95,356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,833.73x = 237,124.34 × 95,356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,833.73x = 22,611,266,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,266,488.06/171,833.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,588.06

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