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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,889.52, 237,202.97 and 95,408.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,889.52, 237,202.97 and 95,408.39 is: 131,661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,889.52 : 237,202.97 = 95,408.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,889.52/237,202.97 = 95,408.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,889.52x = 237,202.97 × 95,408.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,889.52x = 22,631,151,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,151,807.86/171,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,661.04

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