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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,836.22, 237,133.50 and 95,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,836.22, 237,133.50 and 95,366.86 is: 131,606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,836.22 : 237,133.50 = 95,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,836.22/237,133.50 = 95,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,836.22x = 237,133.50 × 95,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,836.22x = 22,614,677,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,677,295.81/171,836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,606.00

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