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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,988.22, 237,333.15 and 95,502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,988.22, 237,333.15 and 95,502.66 is: 131,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,988.22 : 237,333.15 = 95,502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,988.22/237,333.15 = 95,502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,988.22x = 237,333.15 × 95,502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,988.22x = 22,665,947,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,947,131.18/171,988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,787.79

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