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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,985.48, 237,335.36 and 95,502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,985.48, 237,335.36 and 95,502.58 is: 131,791.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,985.48 : 237,335.36 = 95,502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,985.48/237,335.36 = 95,502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,985.48x = 237,335.36 × 95,502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,985.48x = 22,666,139,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666,139,205.23/171,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,791.00

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