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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.40, 237,324.90 and 95,496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.40, 237,324.90 and 95,496.28 is: 131,777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.40 : 237,324.90 = 95,496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.40/237,324.90 = 95,496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.40x = 237,324.90 × 95,496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.40x = 22,663,645,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,645,101.37/171,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,777.33

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