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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,985.47, 237,329.35 and 95,499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,985.47, 237,329.35 and 95,499.90 is: 131,783.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,985.47 : 237,329.35 = 95,499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,985.47/237,329.35 = 95,499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,985.47x = 237,329.35 × 95,499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,985.47x = 22,664,929,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,929,192.07/171,985.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,783.98

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