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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,839.88, 237,140.51 and 95,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,839.88, 237,140.51 and 95,364.14 is: 131,603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,839.88 : 237,140.51 = 95,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,839.88/237,140.51 = 95,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,839.88x = 237,140.51 × 95,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,839.88x = 22,614,699,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,699,669.21/171,839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,603.33

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