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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,973.74, 237,320.42 and 95,488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,973.74, 237,320.42 and 95,488.86 is: 131,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,973.74 : 237,320.42 = 95,488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,973.74/237,320.42 = 95,488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,973.74x = 237,320.42 × 95,488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,973.74x = 22,661,456,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661,456,360.52/171,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,772.77

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