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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,835.43, 237,126.66 and 95,357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,835.43, 237,126.66 and 95,357.86 is: 131,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,835.43 : 237,126.66 = 95,357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,835.43/237,126.66 = 95,357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,835.43x = 237,126.66 × 95,357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,835.43x = 22,611,889,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,611,889,896.14/171,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,590.39

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