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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,881.82, 237,195.11 and 95,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,881.82, 237,195.11 and 95,401.58 is: 131,653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,881.82 : 237,195.11 = 95,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,881.82/237,195.11 = 95,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,881.82x = 237,195.11 × 95,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,881.82x = 22,628,786,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,786,599.29/171,881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,653.17

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