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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,881.82, 237,211.20 and 95,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,881.82, 237,211.20 and 95,408.10 is: 131,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,881.82 : 237,211.20 = 95,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,881.82/237,211.20 = 95,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,881.82x = 237,211.20 × 95,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,881.82x = 22,631,869,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,869,890.72/171,881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,671.11

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