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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,970.91, 237,316.52 and 95,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,970.91, 237,316.52 and 95,486.06 is: 131,768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,970.91 : 237,316.52 = 95,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,970.91/237,316.52 = 95,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,970.91x = 237,316.52 × 95,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,970.91x = 22,660,419,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,419,467.71/171,970.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,768.91

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