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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,988.21, 237,335.74 and 95,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,988.21, 237,335.74 and 95,512.16 is: 131,802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,988.21 : 237,335.74 = 95,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,988.21/237,335.74 = 95,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,988.21x = 237,335.74 × 95,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,988.21x = 22,668,449,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668,449,172.60/171,988.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,802.34

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