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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,967.06, 237,315.03 and 95,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,967.06, 237,315.03 and 95,486.32 is: 131,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,967.06 : 237,315.03 = 95,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,967.06/237,315.03 = 95,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,967.06x = 237,315.03 × 95,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,967.06x = 22,660,338,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,338,895.39/171,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,771.39

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