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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,966.06, 237,313.65 and 95,485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,966.06, 237,313.65 and 95,485.32 is: 131,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,966.06 : 237,313.65 = 95,485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,966.06/237,313.65 = 95,485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,966.06x = 237,313.65 × 95,485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,966.06x = 22,659,969,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,969,810.62/171,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,770.01

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