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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,889.29, 237,203.55 and 95,403.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,889.29, 237,203.55 and 95,403.93 is: 131,655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,889.29 : 237,203.55 = 95,403.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,889.29/237,203.55 = 95,403.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,889.29x = 237,203.55 × 95,403.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,889.29x = 22,630,150,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,150,879.95/171,889.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,655.39

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