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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,985.95, 237,355.52 and 95,519.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,985.95, 237,355.52 and 95,519.79 is: 131,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,985.95 : 237,355.52 = 95,519.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,985.95/237,355.52 = 95,519.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,985.95x = 237,355.52 × 95,519.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,985.95x = 22,672,148,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672,148,948.14/171,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,825.59

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