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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,964.56, 237,311.58 and 95,483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,964.56, 237,311.58 and 95,483.82 is: 131,767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,964.56 : 237,311.58 = 95,483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,964.56/237,311.58 = 95,483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,964.56x = 237,311.58 × 95,483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,964.56x = 22,659,416,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,416,188.64/171,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,767.94

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