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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,834.73, 237,131.43 and 95,365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,834.73, 237,131.43 and 95,365.36 is: 131,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,834.73 : 237,131.43 = 95,365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,834.73/237,131.43 = 95,365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,834.73x = 237,131.43 × 95,365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,834.73x = 22,614,124,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,124,189.26/171,834.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,603.92

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