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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,840.88, 237,141.89 and 95,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,840.88, 237,141.89 and 95,365.14 is: 131,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,840.88 : 237,141.89 = 95,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,840.88/237,141.89 = 95,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,840.88x = 237,141.89 × 95,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,840.88x = 22,615,069,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,069,539.71/171,840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,604.71

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