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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,883.83, 237,196.11 and 95,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,883.83, 237,196.11 and 95,398.44 is: 131,647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,883.83 : 237,196.11 = 95,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,883.83/237,196.11 = 95,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,883.83x = 237,196.11 × 95,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,883.83x = 22,628,139,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,139,225.81/171,883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,647.86

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