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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,842.73, 237,136.77 and 95,365.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,842.73, 237,136.77 and 95,365.17 is: 131,600.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,842.73 : 237,136.77 = 95,365.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,842.73/237,136.77 = 95,365.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,842.73x = 237,136.77 × 95,365.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,842.73x = 22,614,588,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,588,384.30/171,842.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,600.50

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