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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,887.49, 237,207.27 and 95,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,887.49, 237,207.27 and 95,411.52 is: 131,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,887.49 : 237,207.27 = 95,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,887.49/237,207.27 = 95,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,887.49x = 237,207.27 × 95,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,887.49x = 22,632,306,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,306,185.75/171,887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,669.30

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