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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,983.10, 237,328.70 and 95,507.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,983.10, 237,328.70 and 95,507.05 is: 131,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,983.10 : 237,328.70 = 95,507.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,983.10/237,328.70 = 95,507.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,983.10x = 237,328.70 × 95,507.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,983.10x = 22,666,563,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666,563,525.78/171,983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,795.30

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