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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,843.73, 237,138.15 and 95,366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,843.73, 237,138.15 and 95,366.17 is: 131,601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,843.73 : 237,138.15 = 95,366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,843.73/237,138.15 = 95,366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,843.73x = 237,138.15 × 95,366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,843.73x = 22,614,957,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,957,126.39/171,843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,601.88

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