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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,989.66, 237,337.74 and 95,513.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,989.66, 237,337.74 and 95,513.61 is: 131,804.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,989.66 : 237,337.74 = 95,513.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,989.66/237,337.74 = 95,513.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,989.66x = 237,337.74 × 95,513.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,989.66x = 22,668,984,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668,984,336.64/171,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,804.35

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