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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,983.34, 237,329.02 and 95,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,983.34, 237,329.02 and 95,507.28 is: 131,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,983.34 : 237,329.02 = 95,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,983.34/237,329.02 = 95,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,983.34x = 237,329.02 × 95,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,983.34x = 22,666,648,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666,648,687.73/171,983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,795.61

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