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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.10, 237,330.08 and 95,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.10, 237,330.08 and 95,508.05 is: 131,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.10 : 237,330.08 = 95,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.10/237,330.08 = 95,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.10x = 237,330.08 × 95,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.10x = 22,666,933,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666,933,147.14/171,984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,796.68

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