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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,888.92, 237,203.03 and 95,403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,888.92, 237,203.03 and 95,403.56 is: 131,654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,888.92 : 237,203.03 = 95,403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,888.92/237,203.03 = 95,403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,888.92x = 237,203.03 × 95,403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,888.92x = 22,630,012,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,012,557.28/171,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,654.87

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