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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,989.21, 237,337.12 and 95,513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,989.21, 237,337.12 and 95,513.16 is: 131,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,989.21 : 237,337.12 = 95,513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,989.21/237,337.12 = 95,513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,989.21x = 237,337.12 × 95,513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,989.21x = 22,668,818,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668,818,316.50/171,989.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,803.72

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