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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.47, 237,327.98 and 95,498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.47, 237,327.98 and 95,498.90 is: 131,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.47 : 237,327.98 = 95,498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.47/237,327.98 = 95,498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.47x = 237,327.98 × 95,498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.47x = 22,664,560,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,560,255.07/171,984.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,782.60

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