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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,888.55, 237,202.52 and 95,403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,888.55, 237,202.52 and 95,403.18 is: 131,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,888.55 : 237,202.52 = 95,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,888.55/237,202.52 = 95,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,888.55x = 237,202.52 × 95,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,888.55x = 22,629,874,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,874,235.00/171,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,654.35

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