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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,843.49, 237,143.49 and 95,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,843.49, 237,143.49 and 95,374.12 is: 131,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,843.49 : 237,143.49 = 95,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,843.49/237,143.49 = 95,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,843.49x = 237,143.49 × 95,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,843.49x = 22,617,351,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,351,672.48/171,843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,615.99

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