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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,986.59, 237,333.49 and 95,510.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,986.59, 237,333.49 and 95,510.53 is: 131,800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,986.59 : 237,333.49 = 95,510.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,986.59/237,333.49 = 95,510.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,986.59x = 237,333.49 × 95,510.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,986.59x = 22,667,847,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,847,416.65/171,986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,800.09

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