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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,987.91, 237,341.68 and 95,505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,987.91, 237,341.68 and 95,505.10 is: 131,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,987.91 : 237,341.68 = 95,505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,987.91/237,341.68 = 95,505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,987.91x = 237,341.68 × 95,505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,987.91x = 22,667,340,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,340,050.45/171,987.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,796.13

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