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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,884.83, 237,197.49 and 95,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,884.83, 237,197.49 and 95,399.44 is: 131,649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,884.83 : 237,197.49 = 95,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,884.83/237,197.49 = 95,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,884.83x = 237,197.49 × 95,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,884.83x = 22,628,507,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,507,715.41/171,884.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,649.24

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