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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,985.60, 237,332.14 and 95,509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,985.60, 237,332.14 and 95,509.56 is: 131,798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,985.60 : 237,332.14 = 95,509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,985.60/237,332.14 = 95,509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,985.60x = 237,332.14 × 95,509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,985.60x = 22,667,488,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,488,265.26/171,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,798.76

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