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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,841.88, 237,143.27 and 95,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,841.88, 237,143.27 and 95,366.14 is: 131,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,841.88 : 237,143.27 = 95,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,841.88/237,143.27 = 95,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,841.88x = 237,143.27 × 95,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,841.88x = 22,615,438,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,438,286.88/171,841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,606.09

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