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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,890.44, 237,197.87 and 95,411.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,890.44, 237,197.87 and 95,411.05 is: 131,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,890.44 : 237,197.87 = 95,411.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,890.44/237,197.87 = 95,411.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,890.44x = 237,197.87 × 95,411.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,890.44x = 22,631,297,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,297,122.21/171,890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,661.18

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