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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,890.46, 237,207.98 and 95,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,890.46, 237,207.98 and 95,410.46 is: 131,665.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,890.46 : 237,207.98 = 95,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,890.46/237,207.98 = 95,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,890.46x = 237,207.98 × 95,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,890.46x = 22,632,123,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,123,319.02/171,890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,665.97

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