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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,987.21, 237,334.36 and 95,511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,987.21, 237,334.36 and 95,511.16 is: 131,800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,987.21 : 237,334.36 = 95,511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,987.21/237,334.36 = 95,511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,987.21x = 237,334.36 × 95,511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,987.21x = 22,668,080,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668,080,031.46/171,987.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,800.96

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