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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,985.59, 237,332.12 and 95,509.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,985.59, 237,332.12 and 95,509.53 is: 131,798.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,985.59 : 237,332.12 = 95,509.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,985.59/237,332.12 = 95,509.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,985.59x = 237,332.12 × 95,509.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,985.59x = 22,667,478,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,478,757.56/171,985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,798.71

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