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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.72, 237,334.38 and 95,501.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.72, 237,334.38 and 95,501.46 is: 131,789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.72 : 237,334.38 = 95,501.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.72/237,334.38 = 95,501.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.72x = 237,334.38 × 95,501.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.72x = 22,665,779,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,779,798.19/171,984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,789.50

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