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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,963.39, 237,309.94 and 95,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,963.39, 237,309.94 and 95,482.63 is: 131,766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,963.39 : 237,309.94 = 95,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,963.39/237,309.94 = 95,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,963.39x = 237,309.94 × 95,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,963.39x = 22,658,976,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,976,185.33/171,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,766.28

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