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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,986.21, 237,332.98 and 95,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,986.21, 237,332.98 and 95,510.16 is: 131,799.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,986.21 : 237,332.98 = 95,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,986.21/237,332.98 = 95,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,986.21x = 237,332.98 × 95,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,986.21x = 22,667,710,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,710,893.08/171,986.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,799.58

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