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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.23, 237,330.25 and 95,508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.23, 237,330.25 and 95,508.18 is: 131,796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.23 : 237,330.25 = 95,508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.23/237,330.25 = 95,508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.23x = 237,330.25 × 95,508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.23x = 22,666,979,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666,979,997.67/171,984.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,796.85

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