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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,890.51, 237,204.35 and 95,409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,890.51, 237,204.35 and 95,409.39 is: 131,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,890.51 : 237,204.35 = 95,409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,890.51/237,204.35 = 95,409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,890.51x = 237,204.35 × 95,409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,890.51x = 22,631,520,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631,520,675.78/171,890.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,662.42

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