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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,993.33, 237,342.84 and 95,517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,993.33, 237,342.84 and 95,517.33 is: 131,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,993.33 : 237,342.84 = 95,517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,993.33/237,342.84 = 95,517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,993.33x = 237,342.84 × 95,517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,993.33x = 22,670,354,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670,354,371.42/171,993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,809.50

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