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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,834.23, 237,130.74 and 95,364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,834.23, 237,130.74 and 95,364.86 is: 131,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,834.23 : 237,130.74 = 95,364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,834.23/237,130.74 = 95,364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,834.23x = 237,130.74 × 95,364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,834.23x = 22,613,939,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613,939,970.00/171,834.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,603.23

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