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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,883.53, 237,201.80 and 95,407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,883.53, 237,201.80 and 95,407.55 is: 131,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,883.53 : 237,201.80 = 95,407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,883.53/237,201.80 = 95,407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,883.53x = 237,201.80 × 95,407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,883.53x = 22,630,842,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,842,593.59/171,883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,663.82

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