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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,885.82, 237,216.72 and 95,412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,885.82, 237,216.72 and 95,412.10 is: 131,676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,885.82 : 237,216.72 = 95,412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,885.82/237,216.72 = 95,412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,885.82x = 237,216.72 × 95,412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,885.82x = 22,633,345,410.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,345,410.31/171,885.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,676.63

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