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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,961.73, 237,303.86 and 95,476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,961.73, 237,303.86 and 95,476.87 is: 131,756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,961.73 : 237,303.86 = 95,476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,961.73/237,303.86 = 95,476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,961.73x = 237,303.86 × 95,476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,961.73x = 22,657,029,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,657,029,791.72/171,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,756.23

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