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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,835.23, 237,132.12 and 95,365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,835.23, 237,132.12 and 95,365.86 is: 131,604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,835.23 : 237,132.12 = 95,365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,835.23/237,132.12 = 95,365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,835.23x = 237,132.12 × 95,365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,835.23x = 22,614,308,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,308,557.42/171,835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,604.61

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