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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,836.73, 237,128.49 and 95,359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,836.73, 237,128.49 and 95,359.17 is: 131,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,836.73 : 237,128.49 = 95,359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,836.73/237,128.49 = 95,359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,836.73x = 237,128.49 × 95,359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,836.73x = 22,612,375,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,375,989.75/171,836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,592.22

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