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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,888.01, 237,200.90 and 95,406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,888.01, 237,200.90 and 95,406.89 is: 131,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,888.01 : 237,200.90 = 95,406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,888.01/237,200.90 = 95,406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,888.01x = 237,200.90 × 95,406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,888.01x = 22,630,598,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,598,511.16/171,888.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,658.97

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