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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,887.13, 237,199.79 and 95,402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,887.13, 237,199.79 and 95,402.27 is: 131,652.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,887.13 : 237,199.79 = 95,402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,887.13/237,199.79 = 95,402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,887.13x = 237,199.79 × 95,402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,887.13x = 22,629,399,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,399,241.03/171,887.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,652.67

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