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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,836.05, 237,127.52 and 95,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,836.05, 237,127.52 and 95,358.48 is: 131,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,836.05 : 237,127.52 = 95,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,836.05/237,127.52 = 95,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,836.05x = 237,127.52 × 95,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,836.05x = 22,612,120,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,120,227.79/171,836.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,591.25

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