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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,835.59, 237,135.09 and 95,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,835.59, 237,135.09 and 95,356.20 is: 131,592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,835.59 : 237,135.09 = 95,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,835.59/237,135.09 = 95,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,835.59x = 237,135.09 × 95,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,835.59x = 22,612,301,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,301,069.06/171,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,592.65

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