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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,967.98, 237,312.45 and 95,483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,967.98, 237,312.45 and 95,483.13 is: 131,764.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,967.98 : 237,312.45 = 95,483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,967.98/237,312.45 = 95,483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,967.98x = 237,312.45 × 95,483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,967.98x = 22,659,335,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,335,513.97/171,967.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,764.85

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