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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.60, 237,330.77 and 95,508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.60, 237,330.77 and 95,508.56 is: 131,797.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.60 : 237,330.77 = 95,508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.60/237,330.77 = 95,508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.60x = 237,330.77 × 95,508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.60x = 22,667,118,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,118,422.19/171,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,797.37

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