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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,965.06, 237,312.27 and 95,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,965.06, 237,312.27 and 95,484.32 is: 131,768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,965.06 : 237,312.27 = 95,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,965.06/237,312.27 = 95,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,965.06x = 237,312.27 × 95,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,965.06x = 22,659,600,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,600,728.61/171,965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,768.63

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