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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,999.44, 237,354.78 and 95,516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,999.44, 237,354.78 and 95,516.60 is: 131,810.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,999.44 : 237,354.78 = 95,516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,999.44/237,354.78 = 95,516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,999.44x = 237,354.78 × 95,516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,999.44x = 22,671,321,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,321,579.35/171,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,810.44

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