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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,985.21, 237,331.60 and 95,509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,985.21, 237,331.60 and 95,509.16 is: 131,798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,985.21 : 237,331.60 = 95,509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,985.21/237,331.60 = 95,509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,985.21x = 237,331.60 × 95,509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,985.21x = 22,667,341,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,341,759.26/171,985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,798.21

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